Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Bluestem Communities Management•McPherson, KS

About The Position

The Cedars is looking for a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team! Current shifts available: Nights (6:00pm - 6:00am) Shift Differentials: Weekday Evening/Night: $2.00 Weekend Day: $2.75 Weekend Evening/Night: $4.75 Join our team and enjoy outstanding benefits! At Bluestem Communities, we value our full-time team members and offer a benefits package designed to support both your personal and professional well-being. As a full-time employee you can enjoy the following benefits: Health and insurance Health, dental and vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (medical & childcare available) AFLAC products Voluntary life insurance Financial wellness 401(k) plan with company match Gradifi student loan payment program Payactiv : Early access to earned wages Company-paid benefits Group term life and AD&D insurance Short-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Time off and perks Paid Time Off (PTO) and six (6) paid holidays Bluestem Wellness Center membership Meal discounts at our dining locations Our benefits are designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Explore the full range of benefits and learn more about how Bluestem Communities can be the right fit for you—visit our Careers page today! Position Overview: Performs assigned nursing procedures for the comfort and well-being of patients such as assisting in admission of new patients, bathing and feeding, making beds, helping patients into and out of bed, and collecting specimens. Administers specified medication. Provides a wide variety of patient care activities as accorded by licensure. Essential Job Functions: Oversees that the house is maintained in a safe, comfortable, welcoming and functional environment. Assess each house for potential hazards. Implement practices utilizing appropriate techniques regarding sanitation, infection control, fire and safety, disaster preparedness and emergency care. Investigation and reporting all incidents and accidents. Observing the team for safe work habits, customer service and addressing observations. The charge nurse will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with The Cedars’ policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Included in the nursing function, is directing work and evaluation of all staff cross training in the House Nurses’ professional area is adequate to support quality outcomes with both residents and staff. The charge nurse must be able to coach, educate, and discipline staff that are working under your license with care and professionalism. Need to always be professional, kind and caring in your demeanor. Able to delegate tasks effectively and efficiently with gentleness and respect for others in their roles. Able to handle problems and disputes calmly and effectively in a professional manner. Ensure all staff in your assigned houses are held accountable for their job duties, along with following policy and procedures set by The Cedars and enforced by the DON/ADON. Must comply will all federal and state regulatory requirements to maintain certification and active registry as job duties require. Develop and/or update care plans in response to resident needs and providing the resident/DPOA/family attendees updated information related to nursing changes. Assist with staff education. Assisting in admission of new patients, bathing and feeding, making beds, helping patients into and out of bed, and collecting specimens. Administers specified medication. Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition. Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes geriatric patients and the general patient population. Collects current symptoms, as well as detailed patient history and then consults and coordinates with clinical nursing team members to assess plan, implement and evaluate resident care plans. Performs resident care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for resident’s age. Coordinates and supervises resident care as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must possess, at a minimum, a current Nursing License in the State of Kansas from an accredited college or university.
Experience in a hospital, long term care facility, or other related health care facility preferred.
Flexibility to cover scheduled hours on short notice.
Skills at dealing with emotional situations.
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
Must be able to stand or sit for long periods (8 hours or more).
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.
The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Other duties as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Prefer training experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Spanish bi-lingual capabilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversees that the house is maintained in a safe, comfortable, welcoming and functional environment.
Assess each house for potential hazards.
Implement practices utilizing appropriate techniques regarding sanitation, infection control, fire and safety, disaster preparedness and emergency care.
Investigation and reporting all incidents and accidents.
Observing the team for safe work habits, customer service and addressing observations.
The charge nurse will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with The Cedars’ policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
Included in the nursing function, is directing work and evaluation of all staff cross training in the House Nurses’ professional area is adequate to support quality outcomes with both residents and staff.
The charge nurse must be able to coach, educate, and discipline staff that are working under your license with care and professionalism.
Need to always be professional, kind and caring in your demeanor.
Able to delegate tasks effectively and efficiently with gentleness and respect for others in their roles.
Able to handle problems and disputes calmly and effectively in a professional manner.
Ensure all staff in your assigned houses are held accountable for their job duties, along with following policy and procedures set by The Cedars and enforced by the DON/ADON.
Must comply will all federal and state regulatory requirements to maintain certification and active registry as job duties require.
Develop and/or update care plans in response to resident needs and providing the resident/DPOA/family attendees updated information related to nursing changes.
Assist with staff education.
Assisting in admission of new patients, bathing and feeding, making beds, helping patients into and out of bed, and collecting specimens.
Administers specified medication.
Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy.
This includes geriatric patients and the general patient population.
Collects current symptoms, as well as detailed patient history and then consults and coordinates with clinical nursing team members to assess plan, implement and evaluate resident care plans.
Performs resident care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for resident’s age.
Coordinates and supervises resident care as necessary.