Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Dayshift

Bluebird Wellness & Rehabilitation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebird Wellness & Rehabilitation in St. Louis, MO is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LVN/LPN) to provide nursing care within scope of practice, following physician orders and state guidelines. This full-time role runs from 7a to 7p and requires current LVN/LPN license in Missouri and BLS/CPR certification.

The position emphasizes adherence to center policies, proper charting, and collaboration with physicians to monitor patient conditions and adjust care as needed.

Qualifications

• Current LVN/LPN license in practicing state.
• Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to acquire one.
• Experience in nursing management is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedure for charting and incident reporting.
• Follows company procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.
• Documents any change in patient's conditions including but not limited to nutritional problems, infections, skin conditions, weight loss or any other noticeable changes.
• Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs.
• Document and notify applicable departments of any patient's room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

LVN/LPN license

BLS/CPR certification

Nursing management experience

Job description

Job Summary

Provides nursing care within scope of practice to ensure patient’s needs are met in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies as well as state, federal and local guidelines.

Job Type

Full-Time

Shift

7a-7p

Qualifications

• Current LVN/LPN license in practicing state.
• Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to acquire one.
• Experience in nursing management is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedure for charting and incident reporting.
• Follows company procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.
• Documents any change in patient's conditions including but not limited to nutritional problems, infections, skin conditions, weight loss or any other noticeable changes.
• Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs.
• Document and notify applicable departments of any patient's room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.