Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Night Shift

Bluebird Wellness & Rehabilitation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebird Wellness & Rehabilitation in St. Louis, MO is seeking a dedicated LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice and ensure patient needs are met according to standards and physician orders.

The ideal candidate holds an active LPN/LVN license in the practicing state, maintains current BLS/CPR certification, and has or is willing to develop nursing management experience. Join a team focused on quality life and patient-centered care.

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

Nursing management experience

BLS/CPR certification

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) license

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Position Description

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.

Position Description

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.

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.