LPN, Med Surg Ortho - FT, Days

Saint Luke's Limited; Missouri; On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's East Hospital in Lees Summit, MO is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Medical Surgical - Orthopedics unit. This full-time, day-shift role offers opportunities to work with diverse patient populations, supported by advanced technology and a virtual nurse team that assists with education, documentation, and monitoring to ensure high-quality patient care.

The successful candidate will function independently within the nursing process, coordinate care with a

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) credentials required
• Experience in medical-surgical care preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide independent nursing care using the nursing process
• Coordinate care for groups of patients with the multidisciplinary team
• Delegate tasks appropriately to support staff
• Identify hospital resources to support patient care
• Serve as a clinical resource for new employees and ongoing training
• Assist with chart review, patient education, and care coordination
• Communicate with care team and families regarding patient status and plans of care

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care coordination

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

EHR (Electronic Health Records)

Job description

LPN, Med Surg Ortho - PT, Days### LPN, Med Surg Ortho - PT, DaysApply: Saint Luke's East Hospital | 100 NE Saint Lukes Blvd | Lees Summit | MO: Full time: Posted Today: JobReq0061093# **Job Description**## **Saint Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit is seeking a LPN for the Medical Surgical - Ortho unit. As an experienced nurse on this team, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of patient care processes, conditions, and diagnoses. You will be supported by leading technology and our virtual nurse team who will provide assistance for floor nurses with oversight, education, documentation, and monitoring to ensure the patients receive exceptional care.*****Shift Details: This position is Full Time days (3, 12-hr shifts per week)*** **The Work:*** Function independently and accountable for utilizing the nursing process* Coordinate the care for a group of patients with the Multidisciplinary Team* Delegate tasks appropriately* Identify hospital resources* Serve as a clinical resource for new employees* Help with electronic oversight* Assist the primary nurse in chart review, patient education, and coordination of care.* Help with many delegated communications with care team and families. We are looking for energetic, team focused nursing professionals who are motivated by an environment where they can continuously learn and grown, support others in their growth and work with cutting edge technology. We are looking for nurses who can work autonomously while supporting their teammates through collaboration and anticipate the needs of patients and others on the team. To be successful, you will need to be flexible, adaptable, and positive. You will need to be motivated by overcoming challenges daily and demonstrates positive formal or informal leadership within unit or department. # **Job Requirements**Applicable Experience:Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red CrossAssociate Degree# **Job Details**Full TimeDay (United States of America)