LPN: Gerontology Care Lead & Medication Expert

Lutheran Senior Services; Webster Groves (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement savings with employer match

Education financial assistance

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lutheran Senior Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide and coordinate care for residents in a Missouri facility. The role requires practicing nursing within licensure scope, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring high-quality clinical care.

Responsibilities include medication administration, IV therapy when certified, accurate EMR documentation, safety assurance, and coordination with resident services to maintain continuity of care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Practice nursing within licensure scope and act per Nurse Practice Act.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to define individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and oversee medication administration and IV therapies when needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and utilize EMR for clinical records.
• Ensure safety and coordinate with resident services for continuity of care.

Skills

LPN licensure

CPR certification

Gerontological nursing

Job description

Lutheran Senior Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide and coordinate care for residents in a Missouri facility. The role requires practicing nursing within licensure scope, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring high-quality clinical care.

Responsibilities include medication administration, IV therapy when certified, accurate EMR documentation, safety assurance, and coordination with resident services to maintain continuity of care.