LPN RN Skilled Nursing​/Assisted Living Floor Nurse​/LVN​/RN​/shift

LPN RN Skilled Nursing / Assisted Living Floor Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) positions available for skilled nursing and assisted living floors. Pay ranges from $25 to $32 per hour with the ability to pick your own shifts.

• Get paid the next business day after each shift
• Refer friends and receive payment for every hour they work
• Bonus opportunities after you start working
• Work with no shift minimums, using only your smartphone

• 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 your shift in accordance with facility policy, state guidelines and residents status
• Supervise serving of prescribed diets and fluid intake; report 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 prevention of accidents, preservation of equipment, and 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

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid LVN (LPN) or RN license
• Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, including basic knowledge related to nursing such as drugs, biological, physical, social, and medical sciences, and their application; working knowledge of infection control, universal precautions and OSHA standards
• Knowledge of principles and methods involved in in‑service instruction of nursing and auxiliary personnel, in demonstrating techniques and methods of patient‑care services, and instruction of residents’ needs
• Familiarity with medical diagnoses, procedures, and accepted medical treatment patterns; knowledge of procedures and techniques necessary to administer medication and treatment as prescribed by physician; knowledge of medications and possible side effects
• Ability to lift at least 51 lbs on a regular basis and physically able to help residents who require physical assistance
• Proficient working knowledge and ability to accurately and timely operate and perform computer‑related tasks with specific equipment and software applications
• Read, write, speak and understand the English language
• May require experience with caring for residents with memory impairment if assigned to memory care areas of the community
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen
• Must have valid TB test and CPR/BLS card

To work with KARE you must download the KARE HEROES app from the App Store. All required verifications will be completed once you apply.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Contract

Job function:
Health Care Provider

Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care

Pay rates include typical bonuses paid and are based on similar cities where KARE operates.