PACE Licensed Practical Nurse

Bgcarenav; Frankfort, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The PACE Center is seeking an LPN to provide direct nursing care and supportive clinical services across multiple settings, including the PACE Center, participants’ homes, hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.

Under supervision, the LPN will administer medications, observe and report changes in condition, document care, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to support plans of care and high-quality patient experiences.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited nursing or vocational nurse program.
• Current LPN license in the state.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with frail and elderly.
• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms.
• Ability to access homes, hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
• Strong communication skills including face-to-face, telephone, and computer skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and handle emotional stress of the workload.
• Knowledge of primary medical care principles.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct nursing care and supportive clinical services across settings (PACE Center, home, hospital, nursing home, and assisted living).
• Administer medications and observe/report changes in condition.
• Document care and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Support implementation of plans of care under supervision of RN and leadership.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Ausbildung

LPN program graduate

Jobbeschreibung

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm with on-call rotation

Position Summary:

The PACE Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care and supportive clinical services to participants across the PACE Center, home, hospital, nursing home, and assisted living settings. Working under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and PACE leadership, this role supports implementation of participants' plans of care through medication administration, observation and reporting of changes in condition, documentation, care coordination, and communication with the interdisciplinary team.

The PACE LPN helps promote participant safety, continuity of care, regulatory compliance, and high-quality care experience for participants and their caregivers.

Position Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or vocational nurse program.
• Current LPN licensure through the State Board of Nursing is required.
• Must have at least one year of experience working with the frail and elderly.
• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms.
• Ability to physically access homes, hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities, including navigating stairs, narrow spaces, and environments without air conditioning.
• Strong communication skills, including face-to-face, telephone, and computer skills.
• Ability to interact successfully with participants, families, and other agencies to present a positive and professional image.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively handle the emotional stress of the workload.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of primary medical care.