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 areseeking a compassionate and dedicatedLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)to join ourSkilled Nursing Facility.

Position Details :

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Skilled Nursing Unit
Schedule: Full Time; Days ; 3x12 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:

Meeting with assigned nursing personnel to plan the shifts' services, programs, and activities. Overseeing the activity of assigned nursing assistants
Administration of professional nursing services and medication to residents. Ensuring residents receive services in accordance with their care plan
Assisting with new admissions and discharges
Consulting with residents, family members, and physicians in planning the resident's care, treatment, and rehabilitation
Medication administration
Visiting residents to observe and evaluate their physical and emotional status.
Notifying the resident's attending physician and next-of-kin when there is a change in the resident's condition
Reporting problem areas to the RN Supervisor or Clinical Director

Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Responsible for screening walk-in patients, telephone screening (with protocols), medication/injection education, assist with procedures, cleaning wounds, dressing changes, suctioning, catheter insertion, tracheostomy care, biopsies, diabetic nail care, and other duties as assigned by respective clinic . Able to work in a team atmosphere, as well as, autonomously. Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor at all times. Delegates tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel UAP in accordance with demonstrated competencies and consideration to Scope of Practice. May be responsible for covering Medical Assistant job duties as needed.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 year

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Licensed Practical Nurse - Various

Job Details
Full Time

Day (United States of America)

The best place to get care. The best place to give care . Saint Luke's 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Licensed Practical Nurse - SNF