LPN - Med/Surg

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Excelsior Springs (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY in Missouri is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time, non-exempt role in Excelsior Springs. You will deliver nursing care within the LPN scope, including head-to-toe assessments and post-acute patient care.

Responsibilities include administering medications, revising care plans, teaching patients and families, assisting physicians, and ensuring age-appropriate care. Requires Missouri LPN license, BLS, and IV certification; on-site position.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Missouri LPN license.
• Current BLS certification (CPR) required.
• IV certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs head-to-toe assessments under direct supervision of an RN and reassessments as per policy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age and condition.
• Revises plan of care based on patient response and evaluates effectiveness daily.
• Develops and evaluates a teaching plan including family involvement as appropriate.
• Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical skills under RN supervision.
• Delivers treatments and services to the level of licensure.
• Interprets patient age-related needs to provide appropriate care across lifespan.
• Addresses psychosocial needs with patient and family; communicates with Social Service/Discharge Planner for discharge planning.
• Maintains flexibility, organization, and composure in stressful situations.

Skills

LPN licensure

BLS CPR

IV Certification

Job description

• Location 1700 Rainbow Boulevard,Excelsior Springs, MO, 64024,United States
• Base Pay $24.00 - $30.00 / Hour
• Job Category Nursing - Med/Surg and ED
• Employee Type Non-Exempt FT

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates ability, under direct supervision of an RN, to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and patient’s clinical condition.
• Demonstrates ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified patient learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an RN
• Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services to level of licensure.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient population served. Able to interpret data about the patient’s status to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Service/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital and post discharge needs
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations

Position Requirements:

• Must maintain current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the State of Missouri
• Current in BLS certification (CPR)
• IV Certification

Position Summary:

Responsible for the delivery of nursing services within the LPN scope of practice which will address the physical, psycho-social, spiritual, cultural, developmental, and age-appropriate needs of each individual patient/family.

Additional Information

• Hiring Manager - Name and Title Addison Hennrich - Director of Acute Care Services