Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Full Time Evenings

Desert View Care Center; Buhl (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement up to $500/month

Job summary

Desert View Care Center in Buhl, Idaho, is seeking an LPN for the full-time evening shift (2pm-10pm). The role includes administering medications, documenting treatments, and maintaining drug security in a geriatric care setting. Strong English communication and empathy are essential.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, current LPN license, CPR certification, and English proficiency. Benefits include health insurance options, PTO, and tuition reimbursement support.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, active LPN license.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience in long-term geriatric care preferred.
• Proficient in English for reading and comprehension of medical information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, administer, and document medications, tests, and treatments.
• Record time spent on treatments in the medication/treatment record.
• Ensure proper storage and security of prescription drugs.
• Notify physician of medication/refusal or adverse reactions.
• Keep medication cart and rooms neat and properly stored.
• Dispose of sharps safely.
• Enter information into EMR and computer systems.
• Practice infection control and safety policies.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and disasters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

Empathy & communication

English literacy

Education

Accredited nursing program graduate

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Desert View | Buhl, Idaho

Full time Evening Shift | 2pm-10pm

Desert View is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community where compassionate care and professional growth go hand in hand. We proudly serve residents who depend on us for both long-term and short-term care, and we're always interested in connecting with dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence.

If you're looking for a workplace with a supportive team, appreciative residents, and opportunities to grow your career, Desert View may be the right fit for you.

What you'll do:

• Prepare, administer, and document medications, tests, and treatments
• Record time spent performing individual treatments, in accordance with ancillary services policy, on the medication/treatment record
• Ensure proper storage and security of prescription drugs and biologicals in accordance with facility policies and procedures
• Notif y the physician of refusal of medication/treatments, non-compliance with a treatment plan, and resident response to medication regime with prompt notification to the physician of any adverse reactions
• Keep medication cart, refrigerator, and room neat, clean, and the medication stored properly
• Ensures the correct disposal of all sharps
• Key information into computer systems including EMR
• Practic e, implement, and supervise Infection Control, Universal Precaution, and safety policies and procedures
• React appropriately to emergency and disaster situations
• Other duties as necessary and assigned

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly paybased on experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Generouspaidtime off(PTO)
• Up to $500 per month in nursingschooltuition reimbursement

What we're looking for:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Current, active license as an LPN
• Experience in long term geriatric nursing care, preferred
• Current CPR Certification
• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information in the English language
• Must be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement and weight measurement
• Must have empathy along with exceptional communication and customer service skills

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients
• Ability to lift/push/pull 50-100 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met

Why us:

Our nurses care for a geriatric population that depends on consistent, knowledgeable, and compassionate care. We value teamwork, respect, and professional development-and we're proud of the supportive environment we've built.

If you're a n LPN who takes pride in providing quality care and wants to be part of a supportive, people-first team, we'd love to hear from you.