LPN

Location

Topeka, KS | United States

Job description

Midland Care seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at the Topeka PACE Center.

Summary:
As an LPN, you will play a vital role in providing excellent healthcare services to our participants. Working in a clinic setting, you will collaborate with registered nurses and physicians to deliver high-quality care and support to patients enrolled in our Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).

Midland Care’s Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a not-for-profit health care program that helps people at risk for needing nursing home care who meet a level of care requirement to stay in their own homes and communities.

Employment Status: Full-Time

Pay Rate starting at $26/hr (Based on experience)

$2,500 Sign on Bonus

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assures excellent customer service is provided to all participants.
• Completes nursing responsibilities including but not limited to monthly medication reconciliation, quarterly medication review with participants, and timely completion of required Functional Capacity Screens and Health Services Plans as designated by regulation.
• Promotes and maintains the health of participants through evaluation of care needs, and provides teaching and instruction to meet care goals.
• Provides skilled nursing care, by following identified protocols, infection control standards and prescribed treatments.
• In conjunction with RN, identifies priorities on a daily basis and provides needed confirmation of critical activities before leaving the site.
• Assists in the evaluation of medication compliance and the effectiveness of prescribed medications.
• Assists in the transcription of medication orders and communication with pharmacy providers.
• Attends and participates in daily meetings, and scheduled participant care meetings including IDT as requested.
• Confers with the Interdisciplinary Team for Plan of Care adjustments and enters changes in Electronic Medical Record as agreed upon by the team.
• Maintains confidentiality of all participant events, discussions and records.

What We Provide for You:

• Health insurance options for employee and dependents
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents
• Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Extended Medical Leave
• Bereavement Leave (up to 10 paid days)
• Holiday pay (six holidays per year)
• 403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan, match provided
• Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000
• Optional voluntary life at group rates
• Optional long term care insurance
• Paid monthly volunteer time at non-profit organizations
• On-site education center to provide professional development and CEU credits
• On-Demand Pay Option

Qualifications

Required: Current unrestricted State of Kansas License to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse; Valid Kansas Driver’s License. At least one year of experience as an LPN, preferably in home or community health; must be able to relate well with seniors and their families; Experience working in an interdisciplinary team setting is desired; Computer literate. Must possess valid Kansas Driver’s License, in force automobile liability insurance and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets organization’s insurability standard as defined by Midland policy.

A culture of caring is a way of life for Midland Care. Diversity, Inclusion and Equity are more than just words. Understanding, accepting and valuing differences between people empowers us to foster the meaning of caring for our community.

If you enjoy working with the elderly and helping them stay as independent as possible - this position may be for you! APPLY TODAY!

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