LPN - Omaha, NE

KARE; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Time Pay

Referral Program

KARE HERO Perks

Job summary

KARE is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Omaha, Nebraska, to ensure the individual service plan is followed. Responsibilities include administering treatments, making rounds to residents, and assisting with daily activities. Candidates must have an LPN license and be able to lift at least 51 lbs.

Additional qualifications include fluency in English and experience with residents with memory impairment. KARE offers flexible shifts and multiple benefits to support your work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Requires an LPN license.
• Ability to lift at least 51 lbs and assist residents with physical needs.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Experience with residents with memory impairment may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure individual service plans are followed and treatments administered.
• Make rounds to residents and document visits.
• Administer injections and procedures as prescribed.
• Document significant changes in resident status.
• Assist in activities of daily living.

Skills

Resident Care

Medication Administration

Bilingual Communication

Education

LPN License

Job description

Compensation

$30-45/HR

Benefits

• Real Time Pay - Get paid immediately once your shift is verified
• Sidekick Referral Program - Refer your friends and get paid for shifts they work
• KARE HERO Perks - Expenses tracker, free NAHCA membership, bonus opportunities, and more
• Work in any state in which you are licensed

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the individual service plan is followed; administer or supervise treatments prescribed by physician.
• Make meaningful rounds to all residents, utilizing service plans; make rounds with physicians and record visits on charts.
• Administer all intramuscular, subcutaneous injections; perform all in-house testing procedures; take and record vital signs.
• Document acute episodes or significant changes in resident status.
• Work with Activity Director, DON, and Nurse Aides in carrying out the activities program.
• Handle the preparation and administration of prescribed medications.
• Order all new medications and refills; administer all medications and chart.
• Chart on his/her shift in accordance with facility policy, state guidelines and residents status.
• Supervise serving of prescribed diets and fluid intake; report persistent unresolved problems to the physician and/or DON or appropriate discipline.
• Timely and accurately prepare incident reports.
• Timely and accurately complete admission assessments and appropriate discharge documentation.
• Supervise residents who self-administer medication while following community and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide assistance as needed with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires an LPN license.
• Ability to lift at least 51 lbs on a regular basis and to assist residents who require physical assistance.
• Fluently read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• May require experience with caring for residents with memory impairment if assigned to memory care areas of a community.