Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - SIGN ON BONUS!

Medicalodges,-Inc; Frontenac (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Medicalodges is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct and indirect nursing care per physician orders and the resident plan of care at our facilities.

The LPN will perform resident reviews, update care plans, administer medications, respond to concerns, and supervise direct care staff, with a focus on geriatric residents.

This full-time, on-site role requires current state LPN license, CPR certification, strong communication, and sound nursing judgment.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in good standing in the state where the facility is located.
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and make sound nursing decisions within scope of practice
• Interest in working with geriatric patients

Responsibilities

• Performs resident reviews on admission, monitors health status, and documents findings in the electronic record.
• Updates the care plan with changes in resident status and communicates updates to licensed and direct care staff.
• Administers and documents medication, treatments, and procedures per physician orders and the resident care plan.
• Responds to and documents resident and family concerns and actions taken.
• Routinely performs rounds to verify residents are in a safe and comfortable environment receiving planned care.
• Assists in activities of daily living and supervises the nursing staff on duty.

Skills

LPN

CPR certified

Communication skills

Prioritization

Geriatric care

Job description

Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Medicalodges is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with the primary responsibility of performing direct and indirect nursing care in accordance with physician orders and the resident plan of care. Medicalodges is a 100% employee-owned family of over 30 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities committed to providing the highest quality of care to our residents.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs resident reviews on admission, monitors the health status on a continuing basis, and documents all findings in the electronic clinical record
• Updates the care plan with change in resident status and communicates changes to licensed and direct care staff
• Administers and documents medication, treatment, and procedures in accordance with physician orders and the resident plan of care
• Responds to and documents resident and family concerns and actions taken
• Routinely performs rounds to verify residents are in a safe and comfortable environment and receiving planned care
• Assists in and provides assistance with activities of daily living of the residents
• Supervises, assigns and assists in the nursing activities of the direct care staff

Job Requirements:

• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing in the state in which the facility is located
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and make sound nursing decisions within scope of practice
• Interest in working with geriatric patients