LPN

Westminster Village North; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Weekend differentials

Evening differential

No on-call requirements

On-site dining options

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

24/7 employer assistance programs

Daily Pay

401k with company matching

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Job summary

A senior care facility is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential resident care, including the administration of treatments and medications, under nursing supervision. Responsibilities include monitoring residents' conditions, ensuring medication compliance, and maintaining accurate documentation. The position offers a competitive salary, various shift differentials, and comprehensive benefits, making it a rewarding opportunity for dedicated nursing professionals.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active LPN license.
• Provide resident care and basic nursing treatments.
• Administer medications per physician orders and protocols.
• Accurately document resident care and medication administration.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and the care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident care under nursing supervision.
• Administer medications according to protocols.
• Document residents' conditions and treatment.
• Communicate with healthcare team effectively.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Resident care

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Ability to follow orders

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse certification

Job description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing resident care, treatments and medications, under the direction of the Director of Nursing and the Nursing Supervisor, to meet standards of accrediting and regulatory bodies, and professional standards of care.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Weekend differentials of $4 per hour
• Evening differential of $1 per hour
• Night differential of $2 per hour
• No on-call requirements
• On-site dining with options and a Starbucks on campus
• Bargain Room
• Gift shop
• Daily Pay
• 401k with company match!
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 24/7 employer assistance programs (EAP) to help resolve problems that may occur (personal, financial, marital, legal)
• Full and Part time staff are eligible for medical, dental and vision options and more.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintains responsibility for admission and assessment of new residents.
2. Receives and gives accurate, timely verbal and written reports on residents' condition upon shift change. Confers with nursing leadership and/or the nurse(s) on the next shift to provide continuity of care and relay information to other nursing shifts to assure proper follow-up of physician's orders and instructions.
3. Makes routine rounds of assigned residents and modifies standard nursing procedures for care, as needed.
4. Ensures that medications are administered within required time frames and as needed (PRN). Documents any adverse reactions and takes appropriate measures.
5. Inventories medication supplies and orders medications from the pharmacy as needed. Reads all medication labels and alerts supervisor of any possible pharmacy or dispensing errors.
6. Assists physicians in making rounds, performs nursing procedures, and contributes to residents' care plan and progress.
7. Observes and reports symptoms/conditions of residents to the treating physician, director of nursing, and designated family member(s) in a timely manner.
8. Receives, transcribes, and executes physicians’ written or verbal orders.
9. Documents pertinent information in residents' medical records according to departmental policy and applicable State Department of Health regulations.
10. Monitors and assists with responding to all nurse call systems and reports malfunctions immediately to the nursing leadership.
11. Uses personal protective equipment when providing care and ensures all medical and medication dispensing equipment is clean, sanitized, secured and kept in an orderly manner.

Westminster Village North is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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