LPN PT Days

Kindred Healthcare • Kansas City, MO

8d

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse provides nursing care within the scope of licensure to assigned patients, following established nursing standards and hospital policies and procedures. The role includes administering medications, performing treatments and patient-care duties, assisting with rehabilitation and treatment, and supporting physicians with examinations and procedures. The LPN keeps the Registered Nurse informed about patient activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in condition, and contributes to patient safety and the plan of care.

The LPN provides respectful, patient- and family-centered care, including pain-management support and education. The role also involves identifying age-specific and psychosocial needs, involving patients and families in care planning, and communicating with Social Services or the Discharge Planner about care needs during and after hospitalization. This is a part-time, day-shift position at Kindred Hospital Northland, a 50-bed long-term acute care hospital.

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 patient age and clinical condition.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships within the department and with other departments.
• Good and regular attendance.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of prior experience in an acute care setting.
• Intravenous Therapy and Blood Certifications.
• ACLS may be required in certain care areas.

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 patient activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in condition.
• Provide appropriate pain-management techniques and educate patients and families about pain management.
• Administer medications according to the five rights of medication administration and within the scope of practice.
• Assist with patient rehabilitation and treatment according to the medical plan of care, updating and revising 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 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-status data to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.
• Provide care in a manner that promotes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or health-care errors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed