Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Med Surg (Full-Time) - Nights

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care using the nursing process under supervision or RN direction.

You will coordinate patient care with other departments to ensure safe outcomes and protect patient confidentiality while maintaining professional accountability for an assigned patient group.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Practical Nursing program or equivalent with successful licensure.
• Current LPN licensure in the state where duties are performed; ability to meet and maintain State Board of Nursing requirements.
• May require relevant life support and unit-specific certifications (e.g., ACLS/PALS/PEARS, BLS, STABLE program, and IV certification depending on unit needs).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) using the nursing process under supervision of licensed professionals or RN direction.
• Coordinate patient care with other departments to support safe, effective outcomes; uphold patient rights and protect confidentiality of all patient information.

Education

LPN licensure (state requirements)

Graduate of accredited Practical Nursing program

ACLS certification

PALS certification

PEARS certification

BLS certification

STABLE program

IV certification

Job description

Provide direct patient care as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) using the nursing process under supervision of licensed professionals authorized to prescribe medication and treatment, or under the direction of an RN. Maintain professional accountability for care of an assigned patient group, delivering services consistent with scope of practice and applicable nursing standards.

Coordinate patient care with other departments to support safe, effective outcomes. Uphold patient rights and protect the confidentiality of all patient information.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program, or comparable education/experience with successful licensure.
• Current LPN licensure in the state where duties are performed; ability to meet and maintain State Board of Nursing requirements.
• May require relevant life support and unit-specific certifications (e.g., ACLS/PALS/PEARS, BLS, STABLE program, and IV certification depending on unit needs).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to perform essential movements such as gripping, reaching, bending, kneeling, twisting, and squatting.