Job Description​

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 opportunity

• 12-hour Day shifts

Our LPN's provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by CNA's.

In this role, you will lead a team of CNAs assigned to your area and assist them with daily tasks as needed. You will also be responsible for assisting with Admissions, Discharges, IV Antibiotics, Peg Tubes, Disease Process Management, assessments, patient transfers, and more.

Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Responsible for screening walk-in patients, telephone screening (with protocols), medication/injection education, assist with procedures, cleaning wounds, dressing changes, suctioning, catheter insertion, tracheostomy care, biopsies, diabetic nail care, and other duties as assigned by respective clinic . Able to work in a team atmosphere, as well as, autonomously. Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor at all times. Delegates tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel UAP in accordance with demonstrated competencies and consideration to Scope of Practice. May be responsible for covering Medical Assistant job duties as needed.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Licensed Practical Nurse (MO) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

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