Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Description
This new associate will receive a $2400 sign on bonus upon hire!!
Available Shifts:
40 hours/week, night shift (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
40 hours/week, evening shift (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM)
Sherbrooke Village, part of Ascension Living, is looking for a caring and compassionate LPN to join the team in South St. Louis County! This community boasts two neighborhoods on campus: assisted living and skilled nursing, which includes memory care, short and long-term care and rehabilitation in a hospital-like setting. As a bonus, we neighbor the beautiful Gravois Creek Conservation area, backing up to walking trails, wildlife and more.
What You Will Do
As an LPN, you will provide basic bedside care to long-term care patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician, functioning within scope of license.
Key Responsibilities
Perform delegated resident care tasks in a timely and efficient manner
Contribute to continuity of care and effective communication by documenting and reporting care provided and changes in the resident’s condition to the appropriate person in a timely manner
Anticipate, recognize, report and respond to changes in resident/patient condition
Implement interventions based upon the physician's medical plan and standards of care including medication and treatments with knowledge of therapeutic intent
Assist residents and families with care planning, education and referrals
Follow regulatory and ministry standards, policies, procedures and precautions in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment
Assure resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate
Assume responsibility for compliance with federal, state and local regulations within the assigned neighborhood
Provides support with activities of daily living as needed
Other duties as assigned
What You Will Need
Required Credentials
-Completion of an accredited LPN program
-Valid license as a practical or vocational nurse in Missouri
-CPR certification preferred for assisted living; required for LTC upon hire, or obtain within thirty (30) days of employment
Preferred Education/Experience
-A minimum of one-year experience as an LPN
-Supervisory experience
-Possesses working knowledge of state and federal regulations
At Ascension Living, we are always learning things from our senior living communities, hospitals, and caregivers all over the country. This means we have the ability to customize what works best in a lot of different places to ensure you feel safe and well. Safety is our top priority. That is why we provide ongoing associate education, hands-on training and access to the latest in COVID testing and mitigation efforts.