LPN / LVN
About The Position
When you work at Carillon Senior Living, you’ll notice that it’s more than a place to retire, it’s a thriving community of seniors who are passionate about West Texas values, the Lubbock community and all things Texas Tech. It’s a uniquely uplifting community where active older adults enjoy vibrant living, rewarding opportunities, exceptional hospitality, and great friendships. We just celebrated 50 years of serving Lubbock and West Texas as a trusted senior living community. You won't find our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and beautiful location anywhere else. We are currently seeking an experienced Licensed Professional Nurse to join our Health Center team. If you’re looking for a different perspective on healthcare and senior living come join us today! The Licensed Professional Nurse provides direct nursing care to residents and delegates and supervises the care provided by our Quality of Life Specialists/Resident Assistants.
Requirements
- 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)
- Has 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
- Works as a team and assist all other department members when needed
- Able to work cooperatively with other healthcare professionals and other departments within the system
- Able 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
- Communicates with internal and external contacts in a professional manner
- Shows the ability to demonstrate initiative by actively seeking additional duties, as well as accepting and performing all other duties as assigned
- Able 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
- Recognizes, reports, and charts potentially serious clinical manifestations and administers and documents treatment within the scope of authority and practice
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Accident insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Personal life insurance
- Paid time off starting at 128 hours your first year
- Tuition reimbursement & scholarship opportunities
- Access to a 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a Carillon match
- Employee Referral Program resulting in $300 for each successful employment referral
- Offering Everyday Pay!
- Your personal and professional growth is important to us, so we provide continual professional training and career advancement opportunities.
- You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
