LPN/RN – PRN | Evenings & Overnights Available

Recover-Care; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Annual evaluations

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Electronic documentation

Employee appreciation events

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Recover-Care in Kansas seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to supervise resident care and staff assignments under the guidance of the RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses, or Administrator.

The role emphasizes medication administration, admissions/discharges, and clinical tasks per policy; strong leadership, English proficiency, and a valid Kansas LPN license are required.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Kansas
• Leadership ability and supervision skills
• Ability to read, write and speak English

Responsibilities

• Complete required record-keeping forms upon admission, discharge, transfer, and file in the resident's chart.
• Administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Admit, transfer and discharge residents; assist with transportation.
• Perform professional nursing procedures per facility policies (catheterization, tube feeding, dressings, specimens, etc.).
• Supervise staff and coordinate with RN Supervisor/Director of Nurses; investigate complaints.
• Provide nursing reports during shifts; monitor resident status and respond to changes.
• Maintain professional image and adhere to company standards; protect resident rights.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

English language

Education

LPN licensure (Kansas)

Job description

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you are responsible for staff assignment and provide overall supervision of resident care in accordance with established policies and procedures and as may be directed by the RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses or Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or an approved Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program with a current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the state in which practicing.
• Possess leadership ability and the willingness to work with and supervise professional and nonprofessional personnel.
• Ability to Read, write and speak the English language.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CLINICAL

• Complete all Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required record keeping forms/charts upon the resident’s admission, discharge, transfer, etc. File in the resident’s chart and/or forward to the appropriate department.
• Prepare/administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Admit, transfer and discharge resident. Assist in arranging transportation and packing as necessary.
• Administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube feeding, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy and drainage bags, taking blood, sputum, and urine specimens, care of the dead/dying, etc., as established by the facility’s policies and procedures.

SUPERVISION

• As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you will work with the facility’s consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as directed by the RN Supervisor of the Director of Nurses.
• Investigate complaints and grievances and make necessary oral/written reports to the RN Supervisor or Director of Nurses.
• Give/receive nursing reports upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours.
• Check all residents daily to assure that prescribed treatment is being properly administered by nursing personnel/assistants and to evaluate their physical and emotional status.
• Keep the RN Supervisor informed about the status of residents, staff and related matters.

CONSUMER SERVICE

• Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures that all consumer/resident rights are protected.

BENEFITS

• 401K
• Annual evaluations
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Electronic documentation
• Employee appreciation events
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance