Licensed Practical Nurse | LPN | Residential Nurse
About The Position
Midland Care Connection is a not-for-profit, community-based organization in Topeka, Kansas, dedicated to helping older adults and seriously ill individuals stay independent and supported in their homes. Established in 1978, it offers a full continuum of care, including hospice, palliative care, home health, grief and loss counseling, and its signature PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. Their mission centers on "meeting individual needs through innovative care solutions," and they serve people across multiple counties in northeast Kansas. Residential Program Midland Care Connection’s residential program provides a supportive, home-like environment designed to enhance quality of life for individuals with complex health needs. The program emphasizes compassionate, person-centered care, offering assistance with daily living, medical and personal support, and opportunities for social engagement in a safe, comfortable setting. With an interdisciplinary team focused on dignity, comfort, and individual preferences, the residential program helps residents maintain independence where possible while ensuring reliable, around-the-clock care tailored to their physical, emotional, and social well-being. Staff Nurse | LPN At Midland Care Connection’s residential program, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a key role in providing daily nursing care and supporting residents’ overall health and comfort. The LPN assists with medication administration, monitors vital signs and changes in condition, performs basic clinical procedures, and collaborates closely with registered nurses, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team. They also provide hands-on support, educate residents and families, maintain accurate documentation, and help ensure care plans are followed with compassion and attention to individual needs, contributing to a safe and supportive living environment.
Requirements
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing
- Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program
- Knowledge of basic nursing principles, medication administration, and clinical procedures
- Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with complex or chronic health needs
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary care team
- Physical ability to perform nursing duties, including standing, walking, lifting, and assisting residents
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in residential care, long-term care, hospice, or home health settings
- Experience working with older adults or individuals with serious or chronic illnesses
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems
- Training or experience in palliative or supportive care
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to support residents and families during sensitive situations
Responsibilities
- Assists with medication administration
- Monitors vital signs and changes in condition
- Performs basic clinical procedures
- Collaborates closely with registered nurses, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team
- Provide hands-on support
- Educate residents and families
- Maintain accurate documentation
- Help ensure care plans are followed with compassion and attention to individual needs
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