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Job Description
Now part of the Saint Luke’s Health System, Bishop Spencer Place is Kansas City’s premier non-profit Life Care retirement community. Located between Westport and the Plaza we offer our residents a special place to live and our employees a truly wonderful place to work.
We are looking for a highly qualified and career-minded Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work as a LPN in our 57 bed skilled nursing center. This is a PRN position and incumbents are required to work at least three shifts every six weeks. Must also be willing to float to our Assisted Living unit.
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 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
Demonstrating excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor at all times
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
1 year
Licensed Practical Nurse (MO) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)
Job Details
PRN
Swing (United States of America)
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