What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Day shift position at Holden Manor Health & Rehabilitation?
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Beacon Healthcare Group is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to care for the residents in our Holden, MO location. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, cool-tempered, and will have experience in providing diverse basic care to those who need it. You will work under the supervision of an RN or Doctor. Our goal is to promote patient wellness by providing the highest quality of nursing care in the area. This role is as rewarding as it is demanding, but if you bring the passion, we’ll bring the paycheck.
Responsibilities
- Record patients’ medical history accurately
- Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
- Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
- Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
- Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
- Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
- Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
- Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
- Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort, and release instructions
- Direct staff as necessary
Skills
- Proven experience as LPN or similar role
- Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work with a multidisciplinary team
- Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
- Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
- Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
- Excellent physical condition and stamina
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and able to handle stress
- Successful completion of LPN license program is a must
- BLS certification preferred
- A true passion for caring for the elderly
Holden Manor Health & Rehabilitation is part of the Beacon Healthcare Group Family of Homes. We are committed to our most important asset, our employees. Our company culture fosters a true family-like environment, and we demonstrate our appreciation through competitive salaries, company incentives, continued education, and promoting the positivity needed to succeed in the challenging yet rewarding healthcare industry. Working at Holden means you'll be joining a dedicated team of health professionals in an innovative, inclusive, fun, and growth-oriented setting.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
- Rehabilitation center
Supplemental Pay:
- Attendance bonus
- Differential pay
- Overtime pay
License/Certification:
- LPN (Required)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24