Licensed Practical Nurse

Querencia; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is seeking a Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse for the 10p to 6a shift at the Barton Creek location. You will participate with the interdisciplinary team to review, plan, coordinate and evaluate residents’ care, document nursing needs, and initiate physician orders.

The role requires an LPN graduate with an active license; you will manage medications, communicate with families, coordinate admissions and transfers, and ensure care plans

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse with an active state license.
• Experience coordinating with interdisciplinary teams preferred.
• Ability to document care accurately and timely.

Responsibilities

• Review, plan, coordinate, and evaluate resident care with the team.
• Document resident condition and nursing needs accurately.
• Administer and chart medications; initiate physician orders.
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Communicate changes in medications with families.
• Ensure care plans reflect resident individuality.

Skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary care

Family communication

Education

LPN license

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Community: Querencia at Barton Creek Address: 2500 Barton Creek Blvd Austin, Texas 78735 Pay Range $29.47-$40.52+ Hourly Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences. Starting at $32.00 per hour with pay for experience! We are looking for a Full Time for the 10p to 6a shift in our Licensed Health Center! At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission. Join our talented Licensed Practical Nurse team today.

A Few Details About the Role

• Participate with members of the interdisciplinary team to review, plan, coordinate and evaluate resident’s care.
• Document the resident condition and nursing needs accurately and in a timely manner.
• Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents in a timely manner.
• Develop, direct, and monitor nursing assistant assignments and adjust based on census and level of care required.
• Execute treatments as necessary and document reactions to medications and treatments.
• Generate, prepare, administrate, and chart all medications.
• Initiate physician orders.
• Facilitate communication with families regarding change in medications and/or changes in the resident.
• Establish protocol to ensure care plans are continually reviewed for updated and accurate data that represents the individuality of the resident.
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers in order to deliver quality customer service.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Certifications and Licensed Practical Nurse license and other licensure required by state regulations.

Lifespace has successfully served older adults for 50 years, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace team members, get ready to ignite your life and experience Our Space.

Company Overview

Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest nonprofit senior living organizations. For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to creating vibrant communities across the country where older adults are empowered to live their aspirations with purpose, independence, and peace of mind. Driven by a commitment to exceptional service, innovation, and meaningful connections, our team members work together to enrich the lives of our residents every day. At Lifespace, you'll find more than a career, you'll find an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing professionally in a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

To learn more about how our communities serve our residents, please visit lifespacecommunities.com