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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Lakewood Long Term Care - (Sat-Sun, 6:45a - 7:15p)101 Truman Medical CenterJob LocationUH Lakewood Medical CenterKansas City, MissouriLicensed 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!
Truman Medical Centers is committed to being a leader in providing culturally inclusive health care services for patients in ways that are effective, fair, respectful, and culturally competent and in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for employees. We value and celebrate our differences, which include, but are not limited to, race, ethnicity, language, national origin, age, socioeconomic status, literacy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, mobility, abilities, and belief systems.