Job Description​

If you are looking for an extremely rewarding career and want to build close relationships with a variety of wonderful and interesting people, you should consider working in Senior Care. Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place as a fantastic opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work as a charge nurse in our 57-bed skilled nursing center. This is a full-time position working three 12-hour shifts. Some weekends and holidays are required.

Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place is Kansas City’s premier non-profit Life Care retirement community. Located between Westport and the Plaza we offer our residents the best place to get care and our staff the best place to give care.

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

• Meeting with assigned nursing personnel to plan the shifts' services, programs, and activities. Overseeing the activity of assigned nursing assistants
• Administration of professional nursing services and medication to residents. Ensuring residents receive services in accordance with their care plan
• Assisting with new admissions and discharges
• Consulting with residents, family members, and physicians in planning the resident’s care, treatment, and rehabilitation
• Medication administration
• Visiting residents to observe and evaluate their physical and emotional status.
• Notifying the resident’s attending physician and next-of-kin when there is a change in the resident’s condition
• Reporting problem areas to the RN Supervisor or Clinical Director
• Demonstrating excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor

A successful candidate for this position will be licensed as an LPN in the State of Missouri.

Bishop Spencer place is the only Life Plan community in Kansas City that is part of a major health system. This means we have access to system resources and expertise which help the community thrive and will allow you to be more effective in your role. In addition to a great work environment, we are pleased to offer the following benefits:

• 12-hour shifts so full-time staff work three days per week
• Low staffing ratios
• Competitive salary
• Excellent health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• No-cost life and long-term disability
• 403(b) retirement with generous match
• Educational assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Generous PTO and extended sick leave benefits
• Voluntary benefits (life, short-term disability)
• Opportunities for career growth and community involvement

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"The best place to get care. The best place to give care." That is the Saint Luke's vision and, whether in a hospital, clinic, practice, or office, our more than 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Saint Luke's employees are proud of our rich history and heritage, and that we remain the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who always strive for excellence in patient care. Take this opportunity to do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive work space where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire only non-tobacco users.