About this role
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Emergency Department on the night shift in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.
### What you'll do
- Administer ordered medications and treatments safely within LPN scope of practice
- Collect and document comprehensive patient data on admission and throughout each shift, including physical, psychosocial, and developmental assessments
- Monitor patient status continuously and report significant findings to the RN and broader care team
- Implement and transcribe physician orders, communicate the plan of care during shift handoffs
- Delegate tasks appropriately to unlicensed personnel after confirming demonstrated competence
- Participate in unit quality improvement activities and assist with Core Measures documentation
### What we're looking for
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Kansas
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
- Technical/vocational school graduate from an allied health program or equivalent
- Basic knowledge of cardiac rhythms, phlebotomy, splinting, and urinary catheter insertion
- Ability to maintain 95% medication administration and scanning compliance
- 1+ year of nursing experience preferred
### What's included
- Hourly pay range: $20.95–$38.96 (approximately $43,576–$81,037 annually)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance from day one
- Paid time off from day one
- 403(b) retirement plan
- 4 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
- Mental health resources, well-being programs, and pet benefits
### About the practice
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission is a faith-based, full-service hospital located in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, part of the AdventHealth national health system. The ED operates around the clock and is staffed by multidisciplinary teams committed to whole-person care encompassing physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.