Licensed Practical Nurse - Skilled Nursing

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Bishop Spencer Place | 4301 Madison Ave | Kansas City | MOtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
Job Req
0054397#
** 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 as a LPN Charge Nurse in our 57 bed skilled nursing center.  
** This is a full-time position; 12 hour shifts, three 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
** 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.**[](blob:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)0:00 / 1:31
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