Nurse PT

Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City (The J); Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City (The J) is seeking a Part-Time Nurse (RN or LPN) for our Adult Day Services program located at Creve Coeur and Chesterfield. This daytime role offers occasional weekend coverage but no nights.

You will monitor health, administer medications, and maintain participant records. Qualified applicants hold a Missouri RN or LPN license, CPR/First Aid/AED, and have geriatric care experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Missouri RN (Registered Nurse) license or Missouri LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) license.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification required (training provided if expired).
• Experience in geriatric settings preferred.
• Experience with individuals with cognitive impairments, developmental/intellectual or physical disabilities required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to assist with restroom needs of participants.
• Physical ability to lift 40 pounds and transfers (up to 250 pounds) and assist mobility.
• Visual acuity to monitor participants.

Responsibilities

• Perform health monitoring and nursing services for Adult Day participants; administer medications and provide emergency first aid as needed.
• Provide daily health monitoring and medication administration.
• Record monthly weight and blood pressure checks; maintain accurate records.
• Maintain medication administration/inventory records and charting.
• Communicate with families and physicians about changes in condition or needs.
• Provide daily status reports and send shift summaries to the nurse supervisor.
• Coordinate shower, toileting, therapy, and medication schedules; update daily plans.
• Deliver health education to families and co-workers.
• Assist with morning opening duties and transportation-related tasks.
• Ensure appropriate dining room coverage and meet dietary needs of participants.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Geriatric care experience

Cognitive disabilities experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Assist with restroom needs

Mobility transfer assistance

Lifting and mobility support

Education

Missouri RN or LPN license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We have an opening at the Jewish Community Center for a Part-Time Nurse (RN or LPN). This position is available in our busy Adult Day Services program located at our Creve Coeur and Chesterfield locations. This position is a daytime position with occasional opportunities to fill in on other weekend days as needed. No nights or weekend.

Purpose of the Job:

• - To perform all health monitoring and nursing services for participants of Adult Day at the J. Maintain or improve the health of participants through observation, medication administration and health monitoring throughout the day; provide emergency first aid assistance when necessary.
• - Provide health care monitoring and medication administration to the participants on a daily basis.
• - Conduct monthly weight and blood pressure checks for participants and record to file.
• - Maintain accurate and timely records of medication administration/inventory, patient charting, Medicaid charting, and personal care schedule. Ensure all state and licensure requirements are met.
• - Maintain contact with families and physicians when physical changes are noted, new participant paperwork is needed, medications require refill, documentation of medication change is needed, personal care items require replenishment, or a fresh change of clothes are needed.
• - Ensure daily status reports are provided to families upon pick up.
• - Provide shift summary and progress notes via email to full time Nurse each day.
• - Communicate and update daily shower, toileting, physical therapy, and medication schedules.
• - Provide health education to families and co-workers which will benefit program participants.
• - Provide toileting and personal care physical assistance and verbal cues as needed.
• - Provide morning and afternoon mobility and transfer assistance to participants who utilize our transport buses for arriving and departing the ADC.
• - Provide dining room coverage while the participants are eating breakfast, lunch, and snack. Ensure modification of meals to meet the specific needs and diets of each participant during breakfast, lunch and snack times.
• - Complete incident reporting, progress notes, medical summaries, and other documentation as needed.
• - Assist with providing direct care and ensuring proper ratios are maintained throughout the day.
• - Review the daily transportation list to know attendance for the day and any cancellations.
• - Assist with morning opening duties and tasks.
• - Throughout the day check mailbox, voicemail/phone and respond to inquiries or forward to the appropriate person.
• - Attend annual staff training.
• - Coordinate with Buildings and Grounds department to ensure bathrooms within ADC are clean and fully stocked with supplies as needed.
• - Engage with clients and assist with activities throughout the shift as needed.
• - Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• - Must hold current Missouri RN (Registered Nurse) license; or current Missouri LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) license.
• - Must have current CPR/First Aid/AED certification (training provided if expired)
• - Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills are required.
• - Prior experience in a geriatric setting is required.
• - Prior experience working with individuals with cognitive impairments, developmental/intellectual and/or physical disabilities is also required.
• - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• - Must be able to assist with the restroom needs of participants.
• - Physical ability to lift 40 pounds, transfer participants (on occasion up to 250 pounds) and assist participants with mobility.
• - Must have the visual acuity to monitor participants and focus near and far.
• - Pay Range: LPN 26.50-29.50 RN 30.50-32.50

Position requires registration on MO Family Care Safety Registry which must be maintained for continued employment. Annual TB testing is required per state requirements, as is a current Hepatitis A vaccination. Position is subject to a pre-employment background check and physical (includes drug test).

For more information about the J, please see our website: www.jccstl.org . The J is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify Program.