Licensed Practical Nurse - Assisted Living Care

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

Job summary

Lifespace Communities, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for our Amarillo, Texas location in the Assisted Living Department.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to plan, coordinate, and evaluate residents’ care, document conditions, and ensure accurate medication administration and timely reporting. Qualifications include graduation from an accredited nursing program and an active LPN license with state licensure.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

LPN license

Job description

Lifespace Communities, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for our Amarillo, Texas location in the Assisted Living Department.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to plan, coordinate, and evaluate residents’ care, document conditions, and ensure accurate medication administration and timely reporting. Qualifications include graduation from an accredited nursing program and an active LPN license with state licensure.