Night Shift LPN - Long-Term Care (Wichita)

Ascension Health; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and development

Job summary

Ascension Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support the Skilled Nursing department at Via Christi Village Ridge in Wichita, KS. This role involves night shifts, patient assessment, medication administration, routine labs, and educating patients and families on care plans.

The position requires an LPN license and BLS certification within 1 month of hire, with benefits including health coverage and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license required
• BLS Provider certification within 1 month of hire date
• 1 year of applicable job experience encouraged but not required

Responsibilities

• Contributes to patient assessment by collecting data for RN analysis
• Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions
• Performs routine laboratory tests and simple therapeutic services
• Educates patients and families on treatment plans and post-discharge care; identifies safety hazards and responds to emergencies

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Patient safety

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ascension Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support the Skilled Nursing department at Via Christi Village Ridge in Wichita, KS. This role involves night shifts, patient assessment, medication administration, routine labs, and educating patients and families on care plans.

The position requires an LPN license and BLS certification within 1 month of hire, with benefits including health coverage and retirement options.