Licensed Practical Nurse-Medical Surgical

Southwest Medical Center, Inc.; Liberal (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Medical Center, Inc. in Liberal, KS is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care on an assigned unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

You will support patients, collaborate with the healthcare team, and help maintain a safe, efficient, and patient-centered environment. You will oversee CNAs, collect and report patient data, reinforce TeachBack patient education, assist with discharges, and engage patients and families in the plan of care while

Qualifications

• Current Kansas LPN license or Kansas temporary LPN license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the LPN scope of practice.
• Oversee and support Certified Nursing Assistants.
• Collect and report patient data.
• Reinforce patient education using TeachBack method.
• Assist with patient discharges and ongoing care planning.
• Engage patients and families in the plan of care.
• Respect and support patient treatment preferences.
• Help monitor and maintain unit supplies and equipment.
• Offer feedback to the Nurse Manager regarding annual budgets.

Skills

Direct patient care

Team collaboration

Patient education

Discharge planning

Job description

We’re seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high-quality patient care on an assigned unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. In this role, you’ll support patients, collaborate with the healthcare team, and help maintain a safe, efficient, and patient-centered environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide direct patient care within the LPN scope of practice
• Oversee and support Certified Nursing Assistants
• Collect and report patient data
• Reinforce patient education using the TeachBack method
• Assist with patient discharges and ongoing care planning
• Engage patients and families in the plan of care
• Respect and support patient treatment preferences
• Help monitor and maintain unit supplies and equipment
• Offer feedback to the Nurse Manager regarding annual budgetsDemonstrate proficiency in all job responsibilities

Requirements:

• Current Kansas LPN license or Kansas temporary LPN license