LPN- Day Shift -PT

Stonebridge Villa Marie • Jefferson City, MO

9d

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides basic medical attention and assesses residents’ wellbeing as part of a larger medical team. The role serves elderly residents and calls for patience, compassion, and gentle, empathetic care. The LPN coordinates nursing care on the unit, administers medications and treatments, assesses residents’ health, and communicates changes in condition and staffing needs to nursing management. The schedule is 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Monday through Friday, with weekends when needed.

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 residents’ nursing care on the unit and ensure each resident is 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 the response in the resident record.
• Transcribe physician orders accurately and coordinate their implementation.
• Perform nursing assessments of residents’ health status.
• Notify the physician of changes in residents’ status and promptly implement and document new orders.
• Prepare work assignment sheets considering resident safety and staff members’ education, experience, knowledge, and ability.
• Report staff shortages to nursing management.
• Participate in and communicate employee actions that may result in recognition 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed