LPN - Savannah, GA

KARE; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HERO Real Time Pay™

Sidekick Referral Program

KARE HERO Perks

Job summary

KARE is seeking a qualified LPN in Savannah, Georgia. As an LPN, you will be responsible for following individual service plans and providing care to residents. Your daily duties will include administering medications, performing assessments, and documenting resident status.

The ideal candidate should possess the required LPN license, be capable of lifting at least 51 lbs, and communicate fluently in English. Opportunities for reward and recognition are provided through KARE HERO perks.

Qualifications

• Must have an LPN license.
• Ability to lift at least 51 lbs regularly.
• Fluent in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to individual service plans and treatments.
• Make meaningful rounds to residents and physicians.
• Administer injections and perform testing procedures.
• Document changes in resident status and prepare incident reports.

Skills

Ability to lift at least 51 lbs

Fluent in English

Education

LPN license

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.