RN or LPN, FT Day

John Knox Village Limited; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

John Knox Village Limited is hiring Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in Lee's Summit, Missouri. The RN will provide professional nursing care while collaborating with physicians and evaluating patient needs. The LPN will perform resident care tasks under supervision, ensuring accurate documentation and communication with the nursing team. Ideal candidates will have relevant nursing credentials and enjoy working in a supportive environment. Join our dedicated team to contribute to the well-being of our residents.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in nursing.
• Registered Nurse must be licensed by the Missouri State Board.
• Licensed Practical Nurse must have completed an accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services in accordance with care plans.
• Perform direct resident/patient care and nursing assessments.
• Document patient progress and report changes to staff.

Skills

Basic life support

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Education

Associate's degree in professional nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse credential

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

FT 7a-7p on LTC Unit
THIS POSITION REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 1 YEAR OF EXPERIENCE
Must be able to work 7a-7p the following two week rotating schedule:
Mon/Tues/Fri/Sat - Sun/Wed/Thurs

Job Summary - RN

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing services in accordance with physicians’ orders or plan of care. The registered nurse is responsible for determining the nursing problems for an assigned group of patients/residents, making plans to solve them, initiating the plan or assigning others to implement it, and evaluating the extent to which the plan was effective in resolving the problems identified. Supportive of Village mission and values.

Job Summary - LPN

The LPN performs direct resident/patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The incumbent performs nursing assessments, follows the plan of care in accordance with physician's plan of treatment; provides nursing services in accordance with current nursing practice; and evaluates resident’s/patient's response to treatment. Supportive of Village mission and values.

Essential Functions - RN

• Effectively and timely provides for the comfort and well-being of patients by assessing conditions, processing physicians’ orders, providing treatments and administering prescribed drugs.
• Timely and effectively coordinates nursing care for patients and educates the patients/residents and family about the care.
• Timely delegates appropriate aspects of nursing care to staff which includes evaluating, monitoring and assuring delivery of care.
• Accurately and timely documents patients/residents progress toward goals and other observations.
• Reports patients/residents changes, needs and/or requirements to the appropriate staff.
• The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to perform all assigned responsibilities.

Essential Functions - LPN

• Provides direct resident/patient care based on a specific plan and departmental services. This may include dispensing medication, checking vitals, changing wounds, personal care, etc.
• Timely and accurately reports resident/patient changes, needs and/or requirements to the Registered Nurse and/or other managing staff.
• Accurately and timely completes required documentation of nursing care to meet all state and Village requirements.
• May delegate appropriate tasks to care givers and follows up on assignments.
• May perform homemaking and other environmental services when necessary for services provided through the department.

Working Environment

• The associate is subject to inside environmental conditions which provides protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• The associate is exposed to infectious diseases.
• The associate is required to function around individuals with challenged mental capacities.
• Required to drive from one location to another if necessary for services provided through the department.
• Depending on services offered in the department, this position may have “on-call” responsibilities.

Essential Qualifications - RN

• Education: Associate's degree in professional nursing (ADN).
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Must be a Registered Nurse by the Missouri or Kansas State Board of Nursing.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain before direct patient contact.
• Knowledge and Skills:
  • Minimum of 12 training and in-service hours annually.
  • Basic level knowledge of Microsoft operating system and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities at the same time.
  • If working in Home Health and Village House, must be able to work autonomously.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations in all units of measure, including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; and deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Essential Qualifications - LPN

• Education: Completed an accredited School of Nursing leading to a Licensed Practical Nurse credential.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain before direct patient contact.
• Knowledge and Skills:
  • Minimum of 12 training and in-service hours annually.
  • Basic level knowledge of Microsoft operating system and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, handbooks and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write simple sentences, paragraphs and correspondence.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization.
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations and determine percentages, areas, and other mathematical values.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

EOE/D/V

Tobacco-Free

Post-Offer Background Check and Medical Screening Required