LPN/RN - Phoenix, AZ

KARE; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate pay upon shift verification

Referral program for friends

Additional perks like expense tracker

Job summary

KARE is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Phoenix, Arizona. The role includes administering medications, supervising resident care, and ensuring adherence to service plans. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to providing assistance with daily living activities.

Applicants must hold a valid LPN license and be capable of lifting residents as needed. Join KARE to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid LPN license.
• Ability to occasionally lift over 50 lbs to assist residents.
• Fluent in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to individual service plans and prescribed treatments.
• Administer medications and document resident status accurately.
• Supervise residents in self-administering medications.

Skills

LPN license

Ability to lift 51 lbs

Fluent in English

Job description

Benefits

• HERO 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 + more!

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, sub-cutaneous 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 resident 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 a LPN license.
• Ability to lift at least 51 lbs on a regular basis and ability to help 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.