LPN: Collaborative Patient Care & Med Administration

Lutheran Senior Services; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement savings with employer match

Education Financial Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program

Pay advances (PayActiv)

Caregiver support (TCARE)

Leaves of Absence

Perkspot discounts

Commuter support

Job summary

Lutheran Senior Services is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide and coordinate comprehensive nursing care for residents in alignment with licensure and policy. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, managing medications, and documenting care in the EMR to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The position requires LPN licensure, CPR certification, and preferred gerontological nursing experience.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure in state of practice.
• CPR certification required.
• Specialized training or experience in gerontological nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Practices nursing care within the scope of licensure and follows the Nurse Practice Act.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to define individualized care plans and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Administers medications and oversees administration processes; may initiate IV therapy if IV-certified.
• Maintains EMR documentation and keeps accurate patient records.
• Monitors resident status and coordinates with resident services to ensure continuity of care.
• Oversees staff to ensure EverTrue standards of care and services are provided.
• Follows safety protocols and reports incidents per regulations.

Skills

LPN licensure

CPR certification

Gerontological nursing experience

Job description

Lutheran Senior Services is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide and coordinate comprehensive nursing care for residents in alignment with licensure and policy. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, managing medications, and documenting care in the EMR to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The position requires LPN licensure, CPR certification, and preferred gerontological nursing experience.