LPN - LTC

Citizens Health; Colby (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Student loan reimbursement

On-site childcare services

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a full-time LPN for its Long Term Care facility in Colby, KS. In this role, you will supervise and provide quality care to residents, developing individual care plans and managing nursing staff. Ideal candidates will have a current LPN license and strong nursing knowledge. Benefits include medical insurance, paid time off, and a supportive work environment. Join us to impact the lives of residents positively.

Qualifications

• Current LPN License required.
• Good knowledge of nursing theory and practices necessary.
• Ability to deal tactfully with geriatric residents.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide direct resident care.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Receive and record physician orders and administer medications.

Skills

Current LPN License

Good knowledge of nursing theory and practices

Ability to maintain good working relationships

Ability to provide direction in nursing process

Education

None specified

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Join to apply for the LPN - LTC role at Citizens Health

Citizens Health is looking for an LPN to work full‑time in our Long Term Care facility supervising and providing quality care to residents in a friendly home‑like atmosphere, while allowing them to make choices.

Our Mission: Enhancing the lives of those we serve.

About Us: Citizens Health is a community based, private, not‑for‑profit organization. It includes:

• Citizens Medical Center – a 25‑bed critical access hospital
• Family Center for Health Care – an outpatient rural health clinic
• Prairie Senior – a skilled nursing facility
• Citizens Clubhouse – an onsite childcare center for employees’ children
• Citizens Medical Equipment – durable medical equipment business
• Palace Drug Store – outpatient pharmacy

We strive to be progressive, dependable and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence‑based care to residents of northwest Kansas.

Days/Hours: Facility staffed 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.

Pay Range: Dependent on experience.

LPNs report to the Director of Nursing and are responsible for CNAs and NAs, supervising all staff when the Administrator or their Department Leader is absent.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise and provide direct resident care to meet residents’ needs using the nursing process.
• Utilize nursing assessment skills in evaluating needs of the resident, family, and employee.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Evaluate resident care based on continuous needs assessments and reassessments.
• Receive and record physician orders, and administer medications and treatments in a timely and safe manner.
• Demonstrate accountability and maintain constant awareness of assigned residents’ overall condition.
• Assist Director of Nursing with supervising all nursing service activities.
• Develop and evaluate individualized resident teaching for residents, associates and/or family members.
• Promote positive interpersonal relationships and demonstrate effective communication skills to solve problems, carry out facility policies and procedures, and coordinate resident care.
• Promote own professional growth and demonstrate professional conduct in regard to the department, professional relationships, and the practice of nursing.

What You Bring To The Table

• Current LPN License
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Good knowledge of nursing theory and practices
• Thorough knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques of performing general nursing services, and adapting standard nursing practices for specific cases
• Ability to deal understandingly and tactfully with ill geriatric residents and their families
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with personnel in other departments
• Ability to provide direction in application of nursing process, quality improvement standards, organizational and departmental goals and objectives, and the State Nurse Practice Act

Success Traits

• Self‑starter who takes initiative, is open‑mind, and a team player
• Maintain a positive attitude with good energy
• Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere
• Display integrity and accountability
• Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions, striving for self‑improvement
• Adhere to organization policies and procedures
• Arrive at work on time and when scheduled
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and ingenuity in performing job tasks
• Maintain professional conduct and appearance
• Reflect the image of the institution in behavior

Location

Colby, KS

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance available.

Pre‑Tax and Roth Contributions:

• Automatic 6% salary deferral upon employment
• Regular and matching contributions after one‑year and 1,000 hours worked

Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance:

• Full‑time coverage – equal to two times employee’s annual income
• Part‑time coverage – one‑time annual income

Differential and Certification Pay: Shift, weekend and holiday differential pay for eligible employees.

Additional Benefits

• Paid time off
• Student loan reimbursement
• On‑site childcare services
• Funeral leave
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent, Medical and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts
• The Standard Group Insurance
• Discounted membership rate for EagleMed

Equal Opportunity Employment

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or discharge history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for CMCI to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either CMCI or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of CMCI has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. implements a Drug Free Workplace Program. Drug testing is required of applicants in accordance with relevant laws.

If you need assistance to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process, please notify the Human Resources Department (785) 460‑4842. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your needs in a timely manner.