Night Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Registered Nurse (RN)

Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation; Owensboro, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation is seeking compassionate LPNs and RNs for full-time night shift roles in Owensboro, KY. Join a team dedicated to respectful, collaborative, high-quality care for residents in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating care plans, administering medications, monitoring patients, and assisting physicians. Active LPN/RN licenses in Kentucky and 1+ year long-term care experience are preferred. MatrixCare knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current LPN or RN license in the state.
• At least one year of LPN/RN experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of MatrixCare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care plans with the healthcare team.
• Administer medications and document as prescribed.
• Educate patients on surgical procedures.
• Record vital signs and medical information.
• Monitor equipment and interpret displays.
• Initiate corrective actions for adverse symptoms.
• Provide bedside care for diverse medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery.
• Assist the physician during examinations and treatments.
• Respond to life-saving situations following nursing standards and protocols.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Record all care information concisely and timely.

Skills

LPN License

RN License

Long-term Care Experience

MatrixCare Knowledge

Tools

MatrixCare

Job description

Shift Type: Full-time, Night shift

Welcome to Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation!

At Chautauqua Health & Rehabilitation, we’re looking for compassionate and driven LPNs and RNs to join our team!

We are a place that values respect, collaboration, and quality care above all else. Our team is dedicated to creating a warm, supportive environment where both staff and residents thrive! We provide a range of resources, ongoing training, and opportunities for growth to help you build your skills and advance your career. If you’re looking for a place where your skills are valued, your career can grow, and your contributions truly matter, then Chautauqua Health & Rehabilitation is the place for you!

As an LPN/RN with us, you'll have the chance to work closely with a team of compassionate healthcare professionals who are committed to delivering top-notch care to our residents. You'll have a chance to build meaningful relationships with patients while honing your skills and advancing in your career.

LPN/RN Job Description:

• Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Report adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
• Educates patients on surgical procedures
• Records patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays.
• Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology
• Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients.
• Changes dressings, inserts catheters, and starts IVs
• Prepares equipment and aids the physician during the examination and treatment of a patient
• Responds to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocol
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Utilizes time management skills.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format, and on the appropriate forms.
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on the assignment setting

LPN/RN Requirements:

• Current LPN/RN license in the state
• At least one year of LPN/RN experience in a long-term care setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of MatrixCare preferred

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.