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Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE. Job in Shawnee Mission Gr8Jobs

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What they do

A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.

$56,527 / year median in Kansas

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide compassionate, high-quality bedside care in our Healthcare & Medical Services department. The LPN supports RNs and providers by administering medications and treatments, monitoring vital signs, and documenting care accurately in the EHR. In this collaborative, innovation-focused environment, you will educate patients and families, assist with admissions and discharges, and uphold safety and infection-control standards. Expect strong team support, professional development, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and community well-being. Responsibilities Deliver compassionate bedside nursing care under RN and provider direction Administer medications and treatments per LPN scope and hospital policy Monitor and document vital signs, patient status, and responses to care in the EHRAssist with admissions, discharges, and patient education to promote safe transitions Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support care plans and quality outcomes Maintain infection prevention, safety, and regulatory compliance standards Communicate clearly with patients, families, and the care team to support patient-centered care Required Skills Medication administration Wound care Vital signs monitoring Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation IV therapy (per state scope) Patient assessment Care planning support Infection prevention and control Patient and family education Basic life support (BLS)

Benefits

  • Professional Development