LPN - Geriatric Care & Care Plan Specialist

Bethesda Health; Jennings (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b

Daily pay

Bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Holiday pay

Medical, dental, vision, prescription,

Job summary

Bethesda Health is hiring an LPN to provide fundamental nursing care, assess residents on admission and throughout their stay, and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary team. The role requires current LPN licensure and ability to document accurately.

Responsibilities include participating in care planning, administering medications and IVs where certified, and ensuring patient safety while maintaining professional communication with residents and families.

Qualifications

• Provides basic nursing care and assists in resident assessment on admission and ongoing basis.
• Communicates significant changes in condition to the IDT.
• Maintains documentation of assessments and care plans.
• Participates in care planning and revises plans as interventions require.
• Ensures safe and timely administration of nursing interventions and treatments.
• Maintains composure in crises and uses SBARR for physician communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care and assist in resident assessment.
• Communicate changes to the interdisciplinary team.
• Document assessments accurately.
• Participate in care planning and updates to care plan.
• Deliver nursing interventions and medications safely.
• Maintain timely documentation and SBARR communications.
• Respond to call lights and assist with ADLs as needed.

Skills

Nursing care

Assessment skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Bethesda Health is hiring an LPN to provide fundamental nursing care, assess residents on admission and throughout their stay, and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary team. The role requires current LPN licensure and ability to document accurately.

Responsibilities include participating in care planning, administering medications and IVs where certified, and ensuring patient safety while maintaining professional communication with residents and families.