LPN/RN Lodge (7a-7p) | La Grange, KY

Advanced Payroll Systems; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Year-end bonus

PTO from day 1

401k retirement

Job summary

Cedar Lake Lodge is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and registered nurse (RN) to join our health services team in Kentucky. You will administer medications, document care, and contribute to care plans for residents with IDD, ensuring safety and wellness.

We offer weekly pay, potential year-end bonus, PTO accrual from day one, and a 401k plan. The position is full-time with 3-12 hour shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have current Kentucky nursing license.
• Graduate of a state-approved school of nursing.
• Continuing education units up to date.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous professional healthcare services by administering treatments and medications as prescribed.
• Document orders and care in an organized manner.
• Participate in resident's care plan and assess/treat as needed.
• Monitor vital signs, blood glucose, and other health indicators.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Documentation

CPR/First aid

Education

Nursing degree (state-approved)

Job description

• Base Pay $26.00 - $46.80 / Hour
• Job Category Health Services
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Full Time
• Manage Others No

Nurse - Cedar Lake Lodge

Reports to:Director of Health Services

FLSA Status:Non-exempt

LPN: $26.00-36.92/hour

RN: $32.00-46.80/hour

Who We Are:

Unconditional love for people with disabilities – this is the heart of who we are and whom we employ at Cedar Lake. We are the largest private provider of residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the state of Kentucky. We are a local non-profit organization founded in 1970 by Louisville-area parents of people with IDD. We believe that a well-trained staff, committed to the mission and vision of Cedar Lake, will successfully offer a high level of compassionate, capable care, responsive to the needs of the mind, body, and the spirit of the people we serve. We are seeking qualified individuals who are determined to share meaningful interactions that cultivate mutual respect and unconditional love to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our employees are the cornerstone of all that we do, and our team provides friendly and regular support to our staff of over 450 people.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Weekly Pay
• Opportunities for Year-End Bonus
• Paid Time Off (PTO)Accrual Starts Day 1, PTO can be used after 60 days
• 401k retirement savings program

What you'll do:

To provide our individuals with continuous, professional healthcare services by administering treatments, medication, etc., as prescribed by the physician. To document doctor’s orders, treatments and care given in an organized, systematical manner. Initiate and follow preventative measurements to protect residents from undue injury, illness or trauma with the goal of developing, maintaining, and improving the residents’ physical well-being which will enable them to reach the highest possible degree of wellness. To be a member of the team of the nursing staff/therapists and all CLL staff by effectively communicating verbally and in writing. To knowledgeable of and apply current state and federal rules and regulations.

• Participate in the resident's individual program plan and ensure the health services aspects of that plan.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the resident's treatment plan.
• Observe, record, and report findings to the appropriate person, and to perform routine nursing duties including but not limited to giving medications and treatments, taking vital signs, monitoring blood sugars, and urine testing.
• Assist with all aspect for resident's care, and training.
• Assist and accompany residents to the doctor or hospital, as needed.
• Active communicating member of the Cedar Lake Lodge team.
• Administer basic first aid and/or CPR in an emergency situation.
• Write monthly nursing summary and assessment in the resident's care plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What sets you apart:

• Must be a graduate of a state-approved school of nursing.
• Must have a current Kentucky license to practice nursing.
• Must have continuing education units up to date.
• Current CPR and first aid training certification.
• One year in the field of developmental disabilities and intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Two years nursing experience in a long-term facility preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a record acceptable to Cedar Lake Lodge's insurance carrier.

What your typical schedule looks like:

• 3-12 hour shifts, 36 hours per week 7am-7pm, including 2 weekends per 6-week schedule.

Occupational exposure classification:

All employees in this job classification are reasonably anticipated to have routine occupational exposure to potentially hazardous bloodborne pathogens.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.