What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Lakewood Long Term Care - (3 shifts/week, 6:45a - 7:15p) position at trumed?
If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site. Please log into myWORKDAY to search for positions and apply. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Lakewood Long Term Care - (3 shifts/week, 6:45a - 7:15p) 101 Truman Medical Center Job Location UH Lakewood Medical Center Kansas City, Missouri Department Long Term Care Unit UHLMC Position Type Full time Work Schedule 6:45AM - 7:15PM Hours Per Week 36 Job Description Licensed Practical Nurse – Long Term Care Join our dedicated Long Term Care (LTC) team where you'll provide compassionate nursing care under the guidance of the Director of Nursing. In this role, you’ll support residents by administering medications, performing treatments, and documenting care. You’ll also lead and support CNAs and CMTs to ensure residents receive high-quality, respectful care in alignment with care plans and state/federal regulations. What You'll Do: Deliver direct care and monitor residents’ conditions Supervise and mentor direct care and ancillary staff Communicate with medical staff and advocate for resident needs Assist with assessments, admissions, and quality improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with current nursing standards and maintain professional credentials Foster a safe, culturally sensitive, and resident-centered environment Minimum Requirements: Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN program Current Missouri LPN license BCLS certification Experience in a Long Term Care setting or similar clinical environment Preferred: IV Therapy certification (state-approved) Ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and team-oriented environment? Apply today and help us deliver exceptional care to those who need it most! Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day. University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.