Licensed Practical Nurse - Skilled Nursing

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Bishop Spencer Place is Kansas City's premier non-profit Life Care retirement community and a proud member of the Saint Luke's Health System. Located between Westport and the Plaza we offer our residents a special place to live and our employees a truly wonderful place to work.

Shift: We are looking for a highly qualified and career-minded Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in our 57 bed skilled nursing center. This is a Part-time position; 12 hour shifts, two days per week.

The Work:

Our LPN's provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by CNA's. Specific job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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 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
• Floating to our Assisted Living and Independent Living areas, if necessary
• Demonstrating excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor at all times

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Basic Life Support- American Heart Association or Red Cross, IV Certification- National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS), Licensed Practical Nurse- Various

Job Details

Part Time

Day (United States of America)

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