Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Full Time Days

Cascades at Riverwalk • Midvale, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Cascades at Riverwalk is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide care in its skilled nursing and rehabilitation community, serving residents receiving long-term and short-term care. This full-time day-shift position is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The nurse prepares, administers, and documents medications, tests, and treatments; supports medication safety and infection-control practices; and responds appropriately to emergencies. The role requires compassionate, professional care for a geriatric population and collaboration with physicians and the care team.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Hold a current, active LPN license.
• Hold current CPR certification.
• Be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information in English.
• Be easily understood through verbal communication in English.
• Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using units of measurement and weight measurement.
• Have empathy and exceptional communication and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in long-term geriatric nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, administer, and document medications, tests, and treatments.
• Record time spent performing individual treatments on the medication/treatment record in accordance with ancillary services policy.
• Ensure prescription drugs and biologicals are stored and secured properly according to facility policies and procedures.
• Notify the physician when a resident refuses medication or treatment, does not comply with a treatment plan, or responds to a medication regimen; promptly report adverse reactions.
• Keep the medication cart, refrigerator, and room neat and clean, and store medication properly.
• Ensure the correct disposal of all sharps.
• Enter key information into computer systems, including the EMR.
• Practice, implement, and supervise infection control, universal precaution, and safety policies and procedures.
• React appropriately to emergency and disaster situations.
• Perform other duties as necessary and assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Up to $500 per month in nursing school tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree