LPN Day Shift Nurse 6:30a/3:00 PMDaily Pay!!

The Hilltop at Blue River; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated LVN/LPN to provide exceptional nursing care in a supportive environment. This role involves ensuring that patients' needs are met while adhering to established standards of practice and guidelines. Responsibilities include documenting patient conditions, following procedures for medication management, and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient care. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current LVN/LPN license to practice nursing.
• BLS/CPR certification is required or must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care according to standards and physician orders.
• Document changes in patient conditions and follow procedures for reporting.

Skills

Nursing Care

Patient Management

Charting

Incident Reporting

Education

Current LVN/LPN License

BLS/CPR Certification

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Provides nursing care within scope of practice to ensure patient’s needs are met in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies as well as state, federal and local guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current LVN/LPN license in practicing state.
• Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to acquire one.
• Experience in nursing management is preferred but not required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows established procedure for charting and incident reporting.
• Follows company procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.
• Documents any change in patient's conditions including but not limited to nutritional problems, infections, skin conditions, weight loss or any other noticeable changes.
• Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs.
• Document and notify applicable departments of any patient's room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.