Lpn Supervisor - University Health Lakewood Long Term Care -
101 truman medical center
📍 uh lakewood medical center united states🕐 3mo ago🔗 workday
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LPN Supervisor - University Health Lakewood Long Term Care - (Mon-Fri, 3p-11:30p)
101 Truman Medical Center
**Job Location**
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UH Lakewood Medical Center
Kansas City, Missouri
**Department**
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Long Term Care Unit UHLMC
**Position Type**
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Full time
**Work Schedule**
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3:00PM - 11:30PM
**Hours Per Week**
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40
**Job Description**
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Under the direction of the Director of Nursing LTC or designee, the LTC LPN Supervisor oversees the daily operations of an assigned unit, ensuring residents receive high-quality care in accordance with established care plans and applicable state and federal regulations. This role provides leadership, support, and supervision to direct care staff while serving as a key advocate for resident well-being and quality outcomes.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Supervise and support direct care staff, including Nursing Assistants, Certified Nursing Assistants, Certified Medication Technicians, and LPNs.
* Monitor resident care to ensure compliance with care plans, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
* Oversee resident admissions, discharges, medication management, documentation, and infection prevention practices.
* Collaborate with Social Services, medical staff, residents, and families to promote coordinated care and positive resident outcomes.
* Participate in staff training, scheduling, performance management, and disciplinary processes.
* Provide direct resident care and supervisory support as needed, including participation in on-call leadership rotations.
* Support quality improvement, resident and staff safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance efforts.
* Maintain current nursing knowledge, licensure, and professional competencies.
**Minimum Requirements**
* Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
* Current Missouri Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
* Experience working as a Charge Nurse in a Long Term Care setting.
* Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
**Preferred Qualifications**
* State-approved IV Therapy Certification.
**Join Our Team**
If you are a compassionate leader who is committed to providing exceptional care for older adults and supporting a strong team environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of our mission to enhance the lives of those we serve.