Licensed Vocational Nurse
Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association · St Louis, MO · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$26.96–$43.25/hrFull-time
About the role
This position involves providing basic nursing care and assessing residents regularly.
Responsibilities
- Assessing residents upon admission and ongoing, and communicating significant changes to the interdisciplinary team (IDT).
- Accurately documenting assessments and participating in care planning updates.
- Implementing nursing interventions, administering medications and treatments safely, and documenting these actions.
- Using critical thinking to address changes in resident conditions and notifying physicians promptly.
- Monitoring residents' care, identifying issues, and actively participating in quality improvement processes.
- Assisting residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) and responding to call lights.
- Completing required continuing education to stay current with nursing practices.
Qualifications & Skills
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the relevant state.
- Current CPR and AED certification; IV certification or willingness to obtain within six months.
- Preferably with long-term care experience.
- Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
- Physical ability to stand, walk, lift, and move residents and equipment safely.
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity for documentation and patient care.
Pay
Compensation ranges from $26.96 to $43.25 per hour.