Licensed Vocational Nurse-FT

The Craig; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Amarillo team. You will review, plan, coordinate, and evaluate resident care alongside an interdisciplinary team, document conditions and nursing needs, and administer medications with accuracy.

The role requires LPN licensure, state certification, and strong communication with families and staff. Join Lifespace to contribute to compassionate senior living and care coordination, with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review, plan, coordinate and evaluate resident care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Document resident condition and nursing needs timely and accurately.
• Report observations regarding residents promptly.
• Assign and monitor nursing assistant workloads based on census and care level.
• Administer treatments and chart reactions to medications and treatments.
• Initiate physician orders and communicate changes to families.
• Maintain up-to-date care plans reflecting residents' individuality.
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers to ensure quality service.

Skills

Nursing care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Medication administration

Resident assessment

Family communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records

MAR documentation

Job description

Community: The Craig Address: 5500 SW 9th Ave Amarillo, Texas 79106 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 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.

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