LPN- Day Shift

Stonebridge Florissant • Florissant, MO

2h

About The Position

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides basic medical attention to residents and assesses their wellbeing as part of a larger medical team. The role calls for patience, compassion, and a gentle, empathetic approach to caring for elderly residents. The LPN coordinates nursing care on the unit, administers medications and treatments, carries out physician orders, monitors residents’ health, and helps coordinate staff assignments.

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 each resident is assigned a capable nurse aide.
• Use independent judgment and discretion in performing duties on behalf of the organization.
• Provide safe and accurate medication-related interventions.
• Administer and document medications and treatments according to each resident’s schedule 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 requests for pain intervention and document actions in the resident record.
• 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 with consideration for resident safety and the education, preparation, experience, knowledge, and abilities of assigned staff.
• Report staff shortages to nursing management.
• Participate in and communicate about 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed