Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description​ The   Skilled Nursing and Memory Care Units   at   Bishop Spencer Place   is seeking   Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)   to join our team.  BSP is a premier non-profit Life Care retirement community and a proud member of the Saint Luke’s Health System.  Located between Westport and the Plaza we offer our residents a special place to live and our employees a truly wonderful place to work. Bishop Spencer Place are experts in providing care across all levels of acuity, helping us uphold our mission: “The best place to get care. The best place to give care.” Shift Details: Part Time and Full Time Opportunities Available Days - 12 hours shifts and 8 hour shifts available! Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Responsible for screening walk-in patients, telephone screening (with protocols), medication/injection education, assist with procedures, cleaning wounds, dressing changes, suctioning, catheter insertion, tracheostomy care, biopsies, diabetic nail care, and other duties as assigned by respective clinic . Able to work in a team atmosphere, as well as, autonomously. Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor at all times. Delegates tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel UAP in accordance with demonstrated competencies and consideration to Scope of Practice. May be responsible for covering Medical Assistant job duties as needed. Why BJC Health System? We value our nurses’ knowledge, experience, and expertise to improve patient outcomes and provide quality care. Our nurses are compensated fairly for their hard work and dedication to our patients, we offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees:  Medical health plans  Tuition reimbursement  Leave of Absence, PTO, and various Welfare plans   Retirement contributions  Employee Assistance Program  Clinical Advancement Program – Shared Governance, Unit Based Project, Career Advancement   Job Requirements Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Licensed Practical Nurse - Various Job Details Full Time The best place to get care. The best place to give care . Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter. J oin the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.