Licensed Practical Nurse — Impactful Geriatric Care

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

Job summary

Lifespace Communities in Abilene, TX is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our compassionate care team. You will partner with the interdisciplinary team to review, plan, coordinate, and evaluate resident care while documenting conditions and nursing needs accurately.

Responsibilities include directing nursing assistant assignments, administering medications, communicating with families about changes in medications and resident status, and coordinating admissions, discharges, and

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Current LPN license or state licensure as required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) graduate from an accredited nursing program

Job description

Lifespace Communities in Abilene, TX is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our compassionate care team. You will partner with the interdisciplinary team to review, plan, coordinate, and evaluate resident care while documenting conditions and nursing needs accurately.

Responsibilities include directing nursing assistant assignments, administering medications, communicating with families about changes in medications and resident status, and coordinating admissions, discharges, and