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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