LPN, Assisted Living - FT

LCS Senior Living•Lubbock, TX

57d

About The Position

When you work at Carillon Senior Living you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life! Carillon Senior Living is recruiting a hospitality-focused LPN to join our team! This position provides direct nursing care to residents and delegates and supervises the care provided by our Quality of Life Specialists/Resident Assistants.

Requirements

Must have effective communication skills, both oral and written.
Utilizes the nursing process to deliver nursing care to an individual or group of residents and accepts assigned responsibilities as an accountable member of the Carillon team.
Work as team and assist all other department members when needed.
Be able to work cooperatively with other healthcare professionals and other departments within the system.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in writing, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must communicate with internal and external contacts in a professional manner.
Show the ability to demonstrate initiative by actively seeking additional duties, as well as accepting and performing all other duties as assigned.
Have the ability to maintain a professional relationship with physicians, patients, visitors, and staff by demonstrating appropriate interpersonal skills and demeanor.
Possesses knowledge of and implements infection control and universal precaution practices.
Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing.
Maintains a current license with the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners for Vocational Nursing.
Have a current card for the successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR - Healthcare Provider).
Please note that all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or apply for and receive an approved exemption, as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Have at least one-year experience as charge nurse in a geriatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately and precisely administers medications/treatment and documents all medications in accordance with department procedures and expected practices.
Informs physician, nurse manager, or responsible party/family of changes in resident's condition or incidents when appropriate.
Ensures each resident's Care Plan is followed to meet the residents' needs and state requirements.
Supervises and assists assigned Certified Nurse Aides and other nursing staff, delegating assignments and ensuring completion.
Makes walking rounds with departing nurse and frequently throughout shift including visual and physical assessments, controlled drug counts, and thorough and complete report.
Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Ensures all transfer, discharge, and admission information is complete according to policy and practice.
Completes all duties on shift task sheet, monthly summaries, and quarterly assessments.