LPN - Senior Care Team Leader (Butler, MO)

FreshDirect LLC; Butler (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Medicalodges is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct and indirect nursing care to residents in Butler, Missouri, following physician orders and the plan of care. You will document findings in the electronic clinical record and participate in care planning with the nursing team.

Responsibilities include resident reviews, medication administration, updates to care plans, and daily rounds to ensure safety and comfort for geriatric residents.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing in the state where the facility is located.
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain CPR certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and make sound nursing decisions within scope of practice.
• Interest in working with geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs resident reviews on admission, monitors the health status on a continuing basis, and documents all findings in the electronic clinical record
• Updates the care plan with change in resident status and communicates changes to licensed and direct care staff
• Administers and documents medication, treatment, and procedures in accordance with physician orders and the resident plan of care
• Responds to and documents resident and family concerns and actions taken
• Routinely performs rounds to verify residents are in a safe and comfortable environment and receiving planned care
• Assists in and provides assistance with activities of daily living of the residents
• Supervises, assigns and assists in the nursing activities of the direct care staff

Skills

Strong communication skills

Nursing assessment and care planning

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Tools

Electronic health records system

Job description

Medicalodges is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct and indirect nursing care to residents in Butler, Missouri, following physician orders and the plan of care. You will document findings in the electronic clinical record and participate in care planning with the nursing team.

Responsibilities include resident reviews, medication administration, updates to care plans, and daily rounds to ensure safety and comfort for geriatric residents.