Night Shift LPN: Patient Care & Rounds Specialist

OPCO Skilled Management; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LVN/LPN) to provide nursing care within scope of practice in a Missouri facility. The role emphasizes accurate charting, adherence to guidelines, and collaboration with physicians.

Ideal candidates hold current LVN/LPN licensure with BLS/CPR, and experience in nursing management is preferred but not required. Responsibilities include incident reporting, narcotic procedures, monitoring patient status, and rounds with physicians.

Qualifications

• Current LVN/LPN license in practicing state.
• Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to acquire one.
• Experience in nursing management is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedure for charting and incident reporting.
• Follows company procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.
• Documents any change in patient's conditions including but not limited to nutritional problems, infections, skin conditions, weight loss or any other noticeable changes.
• Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs.
• Document and notify applicable departments of any patient's room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Nursing management

Education

LVN/LPN license

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LVN/LPN) to provide nursing care within scope of practice in a Missouri facility. The role emphasizes accurate charting, adherence to guidelines, and collaboration with physicians.

Ideal candidates hold current LVN/LPN licensure with BLS/CPR, and experience in nursing management is preferred but not required. Responsibilities include incident reporting, narcotic procedures, monitoring patient status, and rounds with physicians.