LPN, Nights - Bishop Spencer Place
Job Description
Do you want meaningful work you can feel proud of? Do you find joy in caring for others? Join Bishop Spencer Place, Kansas City’s premier non-profit Life Care retirement community. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Skilled Nursing Facility.
Position Details
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Skilled Nursing Unit
Schedule: Full Time; Nights ; 3x12 hour shifts
Supportive environment where residents and staff are valued.
Our LPN's provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by CNA's. Specific duties include:
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Meeting with assigned nursing personnel to plan the shifts' services, programs, and activities. Overseeing the activity of assigned nursing assistants
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Administration of professional nursing services and medication to residents. Ensuring residents receive services in accordance with their care plan
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Assisting with new admissions and discharges
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Consulting with residents, family members, and physicians in planning the resident’s care, treatment, and rehabilitation
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Medication administration
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Visiting residents to observe and evaluate their physical and emotional status.
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Notifying the resident’s attending physician and next-of-kin when there is a change in the resident’s condition
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Reporting problem areas to the RN Supervisor or Clinical Director
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience
Less than 1 year
IV Certification - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS), Licensed Practical Nurse (MO) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)