Licensed Practical Nurse Days Weekend Option

Kindred Healthcare•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care within the scope of licensure to assigned patients, following established nursing standards and hospital policies and procedures. The role includes medication administration, treatments, patient care, pain management, rehabilitation support, and assistance with examinations and procedures. The nurse communicates patient activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in condition to the Registered Nurse and contributes to the plan of care under that nurse’s supervision. The position emphasizes respectful, patient- and family-centered care, including attention to psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs. It also involves identifying age-specific needs, coordinating with Social Services or the Discharge Planner about in-hospital and post-discharge needs, and promoting patient safety. This is a weekend-option role offered as full-time or part-time, with a $6 per hour weekend-option premium.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program for licensed vocational or practical nurses.
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse license.
BLS certification required.
Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the patient’s age and clinical condition.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
Ability to maintain a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
Good and regular attendance.
Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English.

Nice To Haves

Intravenous Therapy and Blood Certifications preferred.
Minimum six months of prior experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer medications, perform treatments, and provide patient care as prescribed under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Keep the Registered Nurse informed about activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in assigned patients’ conditions.
Provide appropriate pain management techniques and educate patients and families about pain management.
Administer medication according to the five rights of medication administration and within scope of practice.
Assist with patient rehabilitation and treatment in accordance with the medical plan of care, and update or revise the plan under Registered Nurse supervision.
Assist physicians with examinations, treatments, and special procedures, and perform technical and manual services as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity and identify and address their psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs.
Interact professionally with patients and families and involve them in forming the plan of care.
Communicate with Social Services or the Discharge Planner about patients’ in-hospital and post-discharge needs.
Interpret patient data to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.
Perform patient care in a manner that promotes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
Perform other related duties as assigned.