LPN, PRN

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 4,959,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Health System in Kansas City, MO, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Skilled Nursing Unit in a PRN, day-shift capacity. The role includes supervising CNAs and delivering direct nursing care.

You will participate in admissions, care planning, medication administration, and coordination with physicians; 1 year of LPN experience is preferred in a community-focused, not-for-profit environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year LPN experience preferred.
• Experience with medication administration beneficial.
• Ability to plan shifts with CNA staff.

Responsibilities

• Meeting with assigned nursing personnel to plan the shifts' services, programs, and activities.
• Overseeing the activity of assigned nursing assistants; administration of professional nursing services and medication to residents.
• Ensuring residents receive services in accordance with their care plan.
• Assisting with new admissions and discharges.
• Consulting with residents, family members, and physicians in planning the resident’s care, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Medication administration.
• Visiting residents to observe and evaluate their physical and emotional status.
• Notifying the attending physician and next-of-kin when there is a change in condition.
• Reporting problem areas to the RN Supervisor or Clinical Director.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Skilled Nursing Unit

Schedule: PRN

Day (United States of America)

Job Description Do you want meaningful work you can feel proud of? Do you find joy in caring for others? Join Bishop Spencer Place, Kansas City’s premier non-profit Life Care retirement community. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Skilled Nursing Facility.

Position Details

Supportive environment where residents and staff are valued. Our LPN's provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by CNA's.

Specific Duties

• Meeting with assigned nursing personnel to plan the shifts' services, programs, and activities.
• Overseeing the activity of assigned nursing assistants Administration of professional nursing services and medication to residents.
• Ensuring residents receive services in accordance with their care plan
• Assisting with new admissions and discharges
• Consulting with residents, family members, and physicians in planning the resident’s care, treatment, and rehabilitation
• Medication administration
• Visiting residents to observe and evaluate their physical and emotional status.
• Notifying the resident’s attending physician and next-of-kin when there is a change in the resident’s condition
• Reporting problem areas to the RN Supervisor or Clinical Director

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience: 1 year Licensed Practical Nurse - Various, Licensed Professional Counselor (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration None - Nursing Job Details PRN Day (United States of America)

Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more.

Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes