Licensed Practical Nurse - Memory Care
About The Position
Do you want meaningful work you can feel proud of? Do you find joy in caring for others? Join Bishop Spencer Place , Kansas City’s premier non-profit Life Care retirement community. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our NEW Memory Care Unit. Position Details : Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Memory Care Unit Schedule: Full Time; Days; 8 hour shifts Supportive environment where residents and staff are valued Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Responsible for screening walk-in patients, telephone screening (with protocols), medication/injection education, assist with procedures, cleaning wounds, dressing changes, suctioning, catheter insertion, tracheostomy care, biopsies, diabetic nail care, and other duties as assigned by respective clinic . Able to work in a team atmosphere, as well as, autonomously. Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor at all times. Delegates tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel UAP in accordance with demonstrated competencies and consideration to Scope of Practice. May be responsible for covering Medical Assistant job duties as needed. Job Requirements Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Licensed Practical Nurse - Various Job Details Full Time Day (United States of America) The best place to get care. The best place to give care . Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter. J oin the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Various
Responsibilities
- Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices.
- Responsible for screening walk-in patients, telephone screening (with protocols), medication/injection education
- Assist with procedures, cleaning wounds, dressing changes, suctioning, catheter insertion, tracheostomy care, biopsies, diabetic nail care, and other duties as assigned by respective clinic
- Able to work in a team atmosphere, as well as, autonomously.
- Delegates tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel UAP in accordance with demonstrated competencies and consideration to Scope of Practice.
- May be responsible for covering Medical Assistant job duties as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
