LPN — Compassionate Senior Care & Care Plan Expert

Medicalodges,-Inc; Paola (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Medicalodges is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct and indirect nursing care for residents at our Paola facility. The role requires following physician orders and the resident plan of care to ensure high-quality geriatric care.

You will perform rounds, document health status, update care plans, administer medications, and communicate with staff and families. Join a 100% employee-owned family of facilities committed to outstanding care.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Communication skills

Nursing knowledge

CPR certification

Geriatric care

Education

LPN license

Job description

Medicalodges is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct and indirect nursing care for residents at our Paola facility. The role requires following physician orders and the resident plan of care to ensure high-quality geriatric care.

You will perform rounds, document health status, update care plans, administer medications, and communicate with staff and families. Join a 100% employee-owned family of facilities committed to outstanding care.