LPN- Day Shift

StoneBridge Senior Living • De Soto, MO

5d • Onsite

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 calls for patience, compassion, and a gentle, empathetic approach to caring for elderly residents. This position is located in DeSoto, Missouri.

StoneBridge Senior Living describes its communities as close, welcoming groups where employees support one another and develop skills for careers in senior care. Associates are encouraged to grow and work together to provide quality care for residents.

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 nurse aide capable of providing their care.
• Use independent judgment and discretion in performing assigned 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.
• Accurately transcribe physician orders and coordinate their implementation.
• Assess residents’ health status, notify physicians of changes, and promptly implement and document new orders.
• Prepare work assignment sheets with consideration for resident safety and the education, preparation, experience, knowledge, and abilities of assigned staff.
• 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, and employee assistance program coverage
• 401(k)
• Flexible scheduling
• Holiday pay incentives
• Training and tuition reimbursement
• Bereavement leave
• Employee recognition

What This Job Offers

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