LPN: Patient Care Specialist

OPCO Skilled Management; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management seeks an LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, ensuring patient needs are met per standards, physician orders, and policies. This full-time role operates 7a-7p and involves rounds with physicians as needed.

Requirements include an active LVN/LPN license in the practicing state and current BLS/CPR certification; management experience is a plus but not required. Commitment to quality care is essential.

Qualifications

• Current LVN/LPN license in practicing state.
• BLS/CPR certification required or willingness to acquire.
• Experience in nursing management preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedure for charting and incident reporting.
• Follows company procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.
• Documents any change in patient's conditions including nutrition, infections, skin conditions or weight loss.
• Uses the Quality Life Manual for patient identification, placement and monitoring.
• Documents and notifies departments of room changes, LOA, new admits or discharges.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Flexibility

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license in practicing state

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

OPCO Skilled Management seeks an LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, ensuring patient needs are met per standards, physician orders, and policies. This full-time role operates 7a-7p and involves rounds with physicians as needed.

Requirements include an active LVN/LPN license in the practicing state and current BLS/CPR certification; management experience is a plus but not required. Commitment to quality care is essential.