LPN​/LVN

Position: LPN / LVN
Position Title:

Licensed Professional Nurse / LVN

Hourly: $25.50-$28.50

Supplemental pay types:

* Differential pay

* Overtime pay

Schedule:

11 hour shifts (Days 6:45a - 7p) / (Nights 6:45p-7a(

Bi-Weekly Rotation

Week 1:
Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat.

Week 2:
Sun, Wed, Thurs.

Who we are:

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!

You will enjoy:

* 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!

Who you are:

* 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)

* At least one-year experience as charge nurse in a geriatric setting preferred

* 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

Summary:

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.

Essential

Job Duties:

* 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

Wellness Focus:

Carillon Senior Living employees are expected to promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees. This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness:
Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational. Through these efforts we can ensure and exceed residents' wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul,…