LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Overland Park•Overland Park, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence, we are more than a nursing facility — we are a specialized center dedicated to caring for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related disorders. Caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia requires patience, understanding, compassion, and a true passion for making a difference. Our clinical team plays a vital role in creating meaningful moments, promoting dignity, and providing comfort for residents and their families. A Facility Designed for Memory Care Excellence Our community features eight secured dementia-care wings, including specialized living areas designed to support residents at different stages of memory loss and cognitive decline. Our experienced team provides: Skilled nursing services focused on dementia-specific needs, Supportive therapies and rehabilitation services, A safe and secure environment that promotes independence, Compassionate care focused on quality of life. Where Passion Meets Purpose If you are a NURSE or a C.N.A who believes every resident deserves patience, dignity, and compassionate care — Garden Terrace is the place where your passion can make an impact. Join a team that specializes in changing lives, one resident at a time. Come and grow with us! We are affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, which is a privately owned 47-year industry leader in healthcare with more than 200 locations across the U.S. We are currently seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse to add to our team of professionals. We believe that every job in our company plays a vital role in our continued growth and commitment to provide quality patient care. We believe in providing our associates with opportunities to help them reach their maximum potential through working with strong multidisciplinary teams. We invites you to come and join our growing team. As an important member of our interdisciplinary team, the LPN delivers quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact and provides care and services to allow patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Your role will involve monitoring and reporting changes in the patient’s condition. On a daily basis you must be able to assign duties, instruct, and provide clinical supervision to CNAs.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited LPN program
Currently licensed/registered in applicable State.
Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

Nice To Haves

One (1) year skilled nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Deliver quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact and provides care and services to allow patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Monitor and report changes in the patient’s condition.
Assign duties, instruct, and provide clinical supervision to CNAs.