Laclede Groves LPN PRN

Lutheran Senior Services•Webster Groves, MO

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs nursing functions within the scope of practice and provides and/or coordinates care and services to meet residents’ physical, psychosocial, and functional care needs. The LPN works in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act, applicable state and federal regulations, and EverTrue clinical and administrative policies and procedures. The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and nursing leadership to support individualized care plans, regulatory compliance, and quality clinical care. The position may involve medication administration, resident observation and documentation, oversight of certified staff, and responding to incidents or accidents. The work environment is well-lighted and ventilated, with temperature control through air conditioning and heat. The position may involve emotionally upset residents or family members, exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and infectious waste or diseases, including potential exposure to AIDS and Hepatitis B under standard precautions. Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided as needed. The employee may be asked to perform other job-related duties as required.

Requirements

LPN licensure in the state of practice.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to lift 30 pounds and push or pull 50 pounds.
Ability to perform duties involving standing, walking, use of hands, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, occasional climbing or balancing, and the stated speech, written-expression, and sensory abilities.
Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Specialized training or experience in gerontological nursing.
IV certification, for initiating IV therapy.

Responsibilities

Practice nursing within the scope of licensure and the state Nurse Practice Act; maintain an active license and comply with state and federal rules and EverTrue policies and procedures.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to define individualized resident care plans and work with nursing leadership to support regulatory compliance.
Promote learning and provide teaching and role modeling of professional nursing practices to staff.
Pass medications and/or oversee medication ordering and administration; administer medications and treatments and monitor ordered IV fluids, supplemental nourishments, and medications.
Initiate IV therapy when IV-certified.
Maintain working knowledge of observation, assessment, and documentation processes appropriate to the level of licensure, including care and service plans and the MDS as applicable.
Use the electronic medical record to complete clinical documentation in accordance with policies and procedures.
Observe resident status, coordinate with other resident services to support continuity of care, and maintain detailed, timely, and accurate medical records and reports.
Assess potential hazards and implement practices to maintain a safe, comfortable, and functional environment.
Oversee and direct certified staff and others as assigned to ensure EverTrue standards of care and services are met.
Report and support investigations of staff or resident incidents and accidents in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO sell-back.
Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution.
Education Financial Assistance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Wellness benefits.
Pay advances (PayActiv).
Caregiver support (TCARE).
Leaves of Absence.
Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot).
Commuter support.
Part-time employees additionally receive Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay.
Full-time or Weekend Option employees additionally receive Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance.
Shift differentials: $2.00/hour evenings, $1.50/hour nights, and $1.50/hour weekends in Illinois and Missouri; may vary in other states.