Licensed Practical Nurse (Medical-Surgical / Orthopedic)

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking an LPN for a Med Surg Ortho unit to provide bedside care for orthopedic and medical-surgical patients.

You will deliver direct patient care, administer medications, assist with wound and post-operative care, and educate patients and families to support recovery. Collaboration with RNs, physicians, and therapists is essential to coordinate care and ensure safety.

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure and strong clinical skills, including medication administration and wound/post-operative care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care including assessments and monitoring.
• Administer medications and support treatment plans under appropriate supervision.
• Assist with wound care and post-operative care activities.
• Provide patient and family education to support recovery and self-care.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and therapists to coordinate care.
• Document patient status and care provided accurately in the EMR.
• Maintain patient safety and adhere to infection prevention and control standards.
• Support a compassionate, team-oriented environment.

Skills

LPN licensure

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

EMR documentation

Wound/post-operative care

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Role:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a Med Surg Ortho unit providing bedside care to orthopedic and medical-surgical patients.

• Deliver direct patient care including assessments and monitoring.
• Administer medications and support treatment plans under appropriate supervision.
• Assist with wound care and post-operative care activities.
• Provide patient and family education to support recovery and self-care.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and therapists to coordinate care.
• Document patient status and care provided accurately in the EMR.
• Maintain patient safety and adhere to infection prevention and control standards.
• Support a compassionate, team-oriented environment.

Role:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a Med Surg Ortho unit providing bedside care to orthopedic and medical-surgical patients.

• Deliver direct patient care including assessments and monitoring.
• Administer medications and support treatment plans under appropriate supervision.
• Assist with wound care and post-operative care activities.
• Provide patient and family education to support recovery and self-care.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and therapists to coordinate care.
• Document patient status and care provided accurately in the EMR.
• Maintain patient safety and adhere to infection prevention and control standards.
• Support a compassionate, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications/Skills:

Current LPN licensure, strong clinical assessment and medication administration skills, accurate EMR documentation, knowledge of wound/post-operative support, and effective teamwork and communication.