Join the KARE Revolution! We are seeking LPNs to work on our skilled nursing/assisted living floor. You will have the opportunity to earn extra income, control your own schedule, and access potential new employers. As a KARE HERO, you will receive bonuses, paid the next business day, and have the flexibility to work whenever and wherever you want.
Requirements
- Ensure that the individual service plan is followed; administer or supervise treatments prescribed by physician.
- Make meaningful rounds to all residents, utilizing service plans; make rounds with physicians and record visits on charts.
- Administer all intramuscular, sub-cutaneous injections; perform all in-house testing procedures; take and record vital signs.
- Document acute episodes or significant changes in resident status.
- Work with Activity Director, DON, and Nurse Aides in carrying out the activities program.
- Receive or place calls to physicians and follow through with physician’s orders.
- Handle the preparation and administration of prescribed medications.
- Order all new medications and refills; administer all medications and chart.
- Chart on his/her shift in accordance with facility policy, state guidelines and residents status.
- Supervise serving of prescribed diets and fluid intake; report persistent unresolved problems to the physician and/or DON or appropriate discipline.
- Timely and accurately prepare incident reports.
- Timely and accurately complete admission assessments and appropriate discharge documentation.
- Supervise residents who self-administer medication while following community and regulatory guidelines
- Provide assistance as needed with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.
- Provide emotional and social support to residents.
- Inform supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.
- Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents.
- Respect residents’ confidentiality.
- Be familiar and comfortable with emergency equipment and procedures.
- Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
- Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures of the Community.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Get paid the next business day
- Bonus opportunities
- Flexible scheduling
- Potential for additional income
