LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - Memory Care (2-3-2 schedule, 7a - 7p) Gonzales, LA

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors in a vibrant assisted living and memory care community. As an LPN, you will play a crucial role in providing quality care, supervising nursing activities, and ensuring the well-being of residents. Your expertise in medication administration and supervisory skills will be essential in creating a safe and nurturing environment. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those with Alzheimer's and dementia, all while working in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere. If you are caring, reliable, and passionate about senior care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• LPNs with a passion for working with seniors in assisted living.
• Must have staff supervisory and medication oversight experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care to residents and supervise nursing activities.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as needed.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Supervisory Skills

Experience with Alzheimer's and Dementia

Multitasking

Reliability

Education

College degree or equivalent

Experience in long-term care setting

Tools

MARs (Medication Administration Records)

CPR Certification

Job description

Qualifications:

• We are looking for LPNs with a passion for working with seniors in our assisted living and memory care community.
• Provides quality care to the residents and supervises the nursing activities performed by Care Associates and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
• Admits, transfers, and discharges residents, as needed with the guidance of the Director of Wellness.
• Prepares and administers medications, as ordered by the Physician.
• Must have staff supervisory and medication oversight experience, preferably in an assisted living, memory care, nursing home, or similar environment.
• May administer professional services such as applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs and care for the dead/dying, as required.
• Experience assisting those with Alzheimer's disease and dementia is a plus.
• Assist as necessary in our community.
• Must be caring, reliable, and observant with an understanding of MARs and doctors' orders.
• It’s essential to excel in prioritizing, multitasking, and working independently.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and Wellness Director.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• College degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Six months to one year experience in a long-term care setting.
• Memory Care experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• LPN Licensure by the State of Louisiana.
• CPR Certification.

Pay from $27.50 per hour.