NOC Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Advanced Health Care of Overland Park•Overland Park, KS

6d•$38 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct care to residents and is a critical part of the healthcare team. An LPN will assist a Registered Nurse (RN) to carry out care plans, and maintain comfort and well-being. LPNs take on a direct role in providing personal care to those in their charge, often assisting with all areas of the resident’s daily living needs.

Requirements

Valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state where work is performed.
Strong clinical skills and knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and best practices in long-term care.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with residents, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Understanding of regulatory requirements governing nursing practices and skilled nursing facilities.
Ability to build rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to work directly with residents.
Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist.
Stamina to stand and move about the facility to perform frequent rounds and respond to emergent situations as needed.
Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of working with residents who may have complex healthcare needs.
Capability to lift and transfer residents safely, with proper body mechanics and assistance as needed.
Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus.
Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

Nice To Haves

Any experience working as an LPN or other related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive assessments of residents’ health status, including vital signs, medical history, and current symptoms.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, following established medication administration protocols and ensuring accuracy and safety.
Monitor residents’ condition and response to treatment, reporting any chances or concerns to registered nurses or physicians promptly.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility, while promoting independence and dignity.
Collaborate with the team to develop and implement individualized care plans for residents, addressing their physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
Provide wound care, dressing changes, and other nursing interventions as directed by the care plan and physician orders.
Document nursing assessments, interventions, and observations accurately and timely in residents’ health records.
Communicate effectively with residents, their families, and caregivers, providing education and support regarding residents’ care plans, medications, and health status.
Participate in care conferences and team meetings to discuss residents’ progress goals, and any changes in condition or care needs.
Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for residents, staff and visitors.
Assist with admission, transfers, and discharges of residents, ensuring continuity of care and a smooth transition between care settings.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including registered nurses, physicians, therapists, and social workers, to optimize resident outcomes and promote team work.
Perform all other duties assigned.