LPN - Gerontology Care, Med Admin & Team Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back

Retirement savings with employer match

Education Financial Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness programs

Job summary

Lutheran Senior Services is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide and coordinate care for residents, ensuring physical, psychosocial, and functional needs are met. The role requires active LPN licensure, CPR certification, and strong collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans.

The position involves medication administration, IV therapy capability if certified, accurate documentation, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure in state of practice.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Specialized training or experience in gerontological nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Practices nursing care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act; Keeps a current active license; Follows state and federal licensure rules and regulations for the level of care in which they practice and in accordance with EverTrue clinical and administrative policies and procedures
• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team in defining individualized plans of care for each resident; Works closely with nursing leadership to ensure regulatory compliance; Promotes individual and team learning and provides teaching and role modeling of professional nursing practices to staff for quality clinical care
• Passes medication and/or oversees the medication ordering and administration process; Administers medications and treatments to residents; monitors administration of I.V. fluids, supplemental nourishments, and medications when ordered
• May initiate IV therapy if the LPN is IV-certified
• Maintains a working knowledge and understanding of the observation/assessment and documentation process for the level of licensure in which they work, including care and service plans and the MDS as applicable
• Utilizes the electronic medical record to capture full clinical documentation in accordance with policy and procedures
• Observes resident status as necessary to assure quality care; Coordinates with other resident services to assure continuity of care; Documents medical information and maintains detailed, timely, and accurate reports
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, and functional environment by assessing potential hazards; Implements practices to maintain optimum safety
• Oversees and directs the certified staff and others as assigned to ensure the EverTrue standards of care and services are provided
• Reports and supports investigative protocols as it relates to staff or resident incidents and/or accidents in accordance with state and federal regulations

Skills

LPN licensure

CPR certified

Gerontological nursing

Job description

Lutheran Senior Services is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide and coordinate care for residents, ensuring physical, psychosocial, and functional needs are met. The role requires active LPN licensure, CPR certification, and strong collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans.

The position involves medication administration, IV therapy capability if certified, accurate documentation, and adherence to regulatory standards.