Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Summary

Functions as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Mary, Queen and Mother Center (MQMC). The LPN is responsible for supervising assigned staff and providing quality care to the residents in keeping with CRSS mission and philosophy.

• Uses the Nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation to determine and respond to resident needs in a holistic manner.
• Supervises, instructs, and assists Certified Medication Technicians (CMTs) and Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) in the care of their assigned residents, ensuring appropriate care is being provided. This includes maintaining current assignment sheets to caregivers.
• Promotes the individualized and maximum care level for each resident, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
• Supervises and/or administers prescribed medications and treatments according to physician orders, MQMC policy and procedures, and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Observes residents’ reactions to medications and treatments, and records and reports reaction, and other significant incidents to Nursing Supervisor, resident’s physician, and responsible party. Documents this information in the resident’s chart and on the 24 Hour Report.
• Coach, Mentor, and or develop CNAs and CMTs as necessary to maintain a positive cohesive team environment that delivers high quality care to all residents.
• Conducts multiple rounds to ensure that all staff is performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards, including monitoring and managing resident call light response times.
• Utilizes Matrix System to ensure nursing practices are compliant with state and federal guidelines, including daily review of open events, dashboard, and facility report.
• Interfaces in a positive and professional manner with all departments within CRSS, maintaining positive employee morale.
• Completes employee performance appraisals on the designated due date for staff directly supervised.
• Reports immediately to the DON and Administrator if there is abuse and neglect of a resident.
• Ensures staff follows HR policies and procedures.
• Gives a complete, accurate report about residents to the next shift.
• Assists in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) in a timely manner, utilizing the information for individualized care plans by attending resident care conferences as scheduled.

• LPN license, Missouri (Licensed Practical Nurse)
• Cardinal Ritter Senior Services does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities.
• Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.
• Pre‑employment screening:
  All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre‑employment screening, which may include a criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment, education, licensure verification, and COVID‑19 and influenza vaccination.

To bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence. Promoting the dignity of human life within a variety of high‑quality, specialized communities while providing older adults the programs and community‑based services to fully live their best lives.

As part of the Catholic Charities family, you’ll have the resources to care for those closest to you. Options include generous parental leave policies, flexible working arrangements, group life insurance, permanent health insurance, and dedicated support to help you find the right child care or elder care.