LPN: Resident Care, Med Admin & IV Therapy

Lutheran Senior Services; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & PTO sell-back

Employer retirement match

Education financial assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Pay advances

Caregiver support

Commuter discounts

Job summary

Lutheran Senior Services seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide and coordinate comprehensive resident care in a licensed setting. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to develop customized plans and ensure compliance with licensing standards.

Responsibilities include medication administration, potential IV therapy, and robust documentation in the EMR. Candidates must hold an active LPN license and CPR certification, with gerontological nursing

Qualifications

• LPN licensure in the state of practice.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Specialized training or experience in gerontological nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Practices nursing care within the scope of licensure and follows the Nurse Practice Act; maintains an active license.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to define individualized resident care plans and supports regulatory compliance.
• Passes and/or oversees medication ordering and administration; monitors IV fluids, nourishments, and medications as ordered.
• May initiate IV therapy if IV-certified.
• Maintains documentation and care plans in the electronic medical record.
• Observes resident status to ensure quality care and coordinates with other services for continuity.
• Oversees staff to meet EverTrue standards of care and responds to incidents per regulations.
• Reports and supports investigation protocols for staff or resident incidents as required.

Skills

LPN licensure

CPR certified

Gerontological nursing

Job description

Lutheran Senior Services seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide and coordinate comprehensive resident care in a licensed setting. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to develop customized plans and ensure compliance with licensing standards.

Responsibilities include medication administration, potential IV therapy, and robust documentation in the EMR. Candidates must hold an active LPN license and CPR certification, with gerontological nursing