Licensed Practical Nurse

Lifespace Communities; Wylie (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifespace Communities is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse at Wesley Court in Abilene, Texas. Join a team dedicated to delivering compassionate resident care and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to meet each resident's needs.

You will document nursing assessments, administer medications, execute treatments, and support admissions and transfers. The pay range is $25.24 to $34.73 per hour, with benefits aligned to our mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Participation with interdisciplinary team to review, plan, coordinate, and evaluate resident care.
• Documentation of resident condition and nursing needs in a timely manner.
• Directing nursing assistant assignments based on census and care level.
• Execute treatments and document reactions to medications and treatments.
• Generate, prepare, administer, and chart medications.
• Initiate physician orders when needed.
• Communicate changes in medications with families.
• Maintain up-to-date care plans reflecting resident needs.

Responsibilities

• Participate with the interdisciplinary team to review, plan, coordinate, and evaluate resident care.
• Document resident conditions and nursing needs promptly and accurately.
• Develop and monitor nursing assistant assignments based on census and care level.
• Execute treatments and document reactions to meds and therapies.
• Generate, prepare, administer, and chart all medications.
• Initiate physician orders as required.
• Facilitate family communication regarding medications and changes.
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers to ensure quality service.

Skills

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Accurate documentation

Medication administration

Family communication

Education

LPN license

Job description

Community:

Wesley Court

Address:

2617 Antilley RoadAbilene, Texas 79606

Pay Range

$25.24-$34.73+ Hourly

Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences.

At Lifespace, team members are central to 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 care.
• Document the resident condition and nursing needs accurately and in a timely manner. Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents promptly.
• 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 resident's individuality.
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers in order to deliver quality customer service.

And here's what you need to apply:

• 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