License Practical Nurse (LPN) in Fort Dodge, KS
Medical Edge Recruitment has an immediate opening for a License Practical Nurse (LPN)
Specialty: Mental Health
Location: Fort Dodge, KS
Facility Type: Veterans Home
Local Pay Rate: $39 per hour
Start Date: Typically takes 2 weeks to credential
Contract Length: 13+ Weeks
Shift/Hours: Variable
Shifts: Variable
Description:
The Licensed Practical Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge of skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patients served. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principals of growth and development and possess the ability to assess and interpret data to identify age specific needs. Must provide leadership and coordination of quality patient care by fostering therapeutic relationships, active treatment and supporting the hospital in its mission and vision. Provides patient care and recognition of behavioral and physical changes. Carries out nursing care recommendations and orders. Maintains a therapeutic environment. Passes medications and oversees the medication room. Serves as shift leader if assigned, making assignments to direct care staff and providing oversight to subordinate nursing staff working the unit. Responds to medical emergencies as assigned. Takes orders and provides care/treatment as ordered by medical staff. Performs other duties as assigned within the Nursing Department.
Requirements:
- Must possess a Kansas license/temporary permit or be given authority to practice as a License Practical Nurse (LPN) by the Kansas State Board of Nursing.
- If operating a motor vehicle must possess a valid Driver’s License.
- Requires an approved drug test
- Healthcare experience required.
- Psych experience preferred but not required
- Current BLS certification is required
- Covid Vaccine or Exemption
