LPN - Chillicothe, MO

Stonebridge Chillicothe • Chillicothe, MO

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About The Position

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides basic medical attention to patients and assesses their wellbeing as part of a larger medical team. The position requires patience, compassion, and a desire to care for elderly residents in a gentle and empathetic manner. At StoneBridge Senior Living, caregivers support residents’ individual needs and work together as a close, welcoming community. Employees are encouraged to develop their senior care skills and provide the best possible care for residents.

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 on the unit and ensure residents are assigned a nurse aide capable of providing their care.
• Use independent judgment and discretion while performing the role’s 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, sign for counts, and exchange keys to medication carts and the medication room.
• Respond promptly to residents’ requests for pain intervention and document interventions in resident records.
• Accurately transcribe physician orders and coordinate their implementation.
• Perform nursing assessments of residents’ health status.
• Notify physicians of changes in resident status and promptly implement and document new orders.
• Prepare work assignment sheets considering resident safety and the education, preparation, experience, knowledge, and abilities of assigned staff.
• Report staff shortages to nursing management.
• Participate in and communicate employee actions that may result in reward or discipline.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and employee assistance program coverage
• 401(k)
• Flexible scheduling
• Holiday pay incentives
• Training and tuition reimbursement
• Bereavement leave
• Employee recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed