LPN- Night Shift-PT

StoneBridge Senior Living • Jefferson City, MO

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About The Position

StoneBridge Senior Living is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care to elderly residents as part of a larger medical team. The role involves assessing residents’ wellbeing, administering medications and treatments, coordinating care on the unit, and responding to changes in residents’ health. The position calls for patience, compassion, and an empathetic approach to elderly care.

The part-time night shift is 7 p.m.–7 a.m., Monday through Friday, with weekends when needed. StoneBridge describes its communities as welcoming, family-oriented environments where employees support one another and develop skills in senior care.

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 for residents on the unit and ensure residents are assigned a capable nurse aide.
• Use independent judgment and discretion while 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 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 that account for resident safety and staff members’ education, preparation, experience, knowledge, and ability.
• Report staff shortages to nursing management.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed