LPN - Chillicothe, MO

StoneBridge Senior Living • Chillicothe, MO

3d

About The Position

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides basic medical attention to patients and assesses their wellbeing as part of a larger medical team. The position calls for patience, compassion, and a gentle, empathetic approach to caring for elderly residents. At StoneBridge Senior Living, caregivers are part of a close, welcoming community that supports one another’s development and helps employees provide the best possible care for residents.

The LPN coordinates nursing care on the unit, administers medications and treatments, assesses residents’ health, and communicates changes in their condition to physicians. The role also includes coordinating physician orders, assigning and supporting nurse aides, and maintaining accurate documentation and medication accountability.

Requirements

• Current state license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Knowledge of basic nursing practice and an interest in gerontological nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Current CPR certification and additional certification in a nursing specialty are desired.
• Two years of experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Basic computer skills and experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing care on the unit and ensure residents are assigned a capable nurse aide.
• Use independent judgment and discretion in performing job duties.
• Provide safe and accurate medication-related interventions.
• Administer and document medications and treatments according to residents’ schedules and current medication-pass standards.
• Understand the rationale and effects of medications and treatments and administer them correctly.
• Provide physician-ordered treatments, including wound care, urinary catheterization, oxygen care, and tracheostomy care.
• Order and receive medications from the pharmacy.
• Account for narcotics and sign for counts and exchanges of medication-cart and medication-room keys.
• Respond promptly to residents’ requests for pain intervention and document interventions in resident records.
• Transcribe physician orders accurately and coordinate their implementation.
• Assess residents’ health status, notify physicians of changes, and promptly implement and document new orders.
• Prepare work assignment sheets while considering resident safety and staff members’ education, preparation, experience, knowledge, and ability.
• Report staff shortages to nursing management.
• Participate in and communicate employee actions that may result in reward or discipline.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, critical illness, accident coverage, and an employee assistance program
• 401(k)
• Flexible scheduling
• Holiday pay incentives
• Training and tuition reimbursement
• Bereavement leave
• Employee recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed