Description
Position Summary:
Responsible for the delivery of nursing services within the LPN scope of practice which will address the physical, psycho-social, spiritual, cultural, developmental, and age-appropriate needs of each individual patient/family. Implements patient care with direction from Practice Manager or Physician.
Salary: $24 - $30 / hr
Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
Responsible for the delivery of nursing services within the LPN scope of practice which will address the physical, psycho-social, spiritual, cultural, developmental, and age-appropriate needs of each individual patient/family. Implements patient care with direction from Practice Manager or Physician.
Salary: $24 - $30 / hr
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates ability, under direct supervision of an RN, to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population.
- Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and patient's clinical condition.
- Demonstrates ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
- Formulates a teaching plan based on identified patient learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
- Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an RN.
- Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services to level of licensure.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient population served. Able to interpret data about the patient's status to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
- Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Service/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital and post discharge needs.
- Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
- Must maintain current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the State of Missouri
- Current in BLS certification (CPR)
- IV Certification
- Previous inpatient/outpatient experience preferred
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO), including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with employer match, retirement readiness tools, and rollover support
- Additional benefits such as life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, legal counseling services, and identity theft protection
- PSLF qualifying employer
LPN - Primary Care PBC in excelsior springs at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $65,520–$79,300
For context, most lpns earn between $65,520–$79,300 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.