LPN- Day Shift

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Must have a current state license to practice as a licensed practical nurse (LPN)
• •Current CPR certification
• •Demonstrates knowledge of basic nursing practice
• •Interest in gerontological nursing
• •Must be able to coordinate the nursing care of residents on the unit
• •Must be able to provide safe and accurate Medication related interventions to residents
• •Must be able to administer and document medications and treatments according to each resident's medication schedule
• •Must know the rational for the effect of medications and treatments
• •Must be able to provide treatments per the physician order including wound care, urinary catheterization, oxygen care, tracheostomy care
• •Must be able to order and receive medications from the pharmacy
• •Must be able to conduct an accurate accounting of all narcotics
• •Must be able to promptly respond to resident requests for pain intervention and document such in the resident record
• •Must be able to accurately transcribe and coordinate the implementation of physician orders
• •Must be able to perform nursing assessments regarding the health status of residents
• •Must be able to notify the physician of changes in status and promptly implement and document new orders
• •Must be able to prepare work assignment sheets taking into consideration resident safety
• •Must be able to report staff shortages to nursing management
• •Must be able to participate and communicate employee actions that may result in reward or discipline
• •Must be able to provide basic medical attention to patients
• •Must be able to assess patient wellbeing
• •Must demonstrate patience
• •Must demonstrate compassion
• •Must have a desire to care for the elderly in a gentle and empathetic manner
• •Must be located in Osage Beach, MO

Desired Qualifications

• •Additional certification in nursing specialty
• •2 years' experience in a long-term care setting
• •Basic computer skills
• •Experience with Electronic Medical Records