LPN - Long-Term Acute Care Support

ScionHealth; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Northland, a ScionHealth facility, seeks an LPN/LVN to provide direct patient care under RN supervision and contribute to comprehensive nursing services. You will administer meds, assist with treatments, and support rehabilitation plans in a 50-bed LTAC environment.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited LPN/LVN program, an active LPN license, and BLS. Prior acute care experience is preferred; ACLS may be required in some areas.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program for licensed vocational/practical nurses.
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License.
• BLS Certification required.
• Intravenous Therapy and Blood Certifications preferred.
• ACLS may be required in certain care areas.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse administers medication, performs treatments and patient care responsibilities as prescribed.
• Consults with and keeps Registered Nurse informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient’s condition with regard to assigned patients.
• Provides appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Administers medication following the five rights of medication administration within scope of practice.
• Assists with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care, updates, and revises plan of care under the supervision of Registered Nurse.
• Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital and post discharge needs.
• Interprets data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Fluent English

Education

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) degree

Job description

Kindred Hospital Northland, a ScionHealth facility, seeks an LPN/LVN to provide direct patient care under RN supervision and contribute to comprehensive nursing services. You will administer meds, assist with treatments, and support rehabilitation plans in a 50-bed LTAC environment.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited LPN/LVN program, an active LPN license, and BLS. Prior acute care experience is preferred; ACLS may be required in some areas.