RN - Pueblo, CO

KARE; Pueblo County (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Time Pay

Sidekick Referral Program

KARE HERO Perks

Job summary

KARE connects licensed caregivers with senior living communities in need of support in Colorado. Work with a care-focused team and benefit from flexible scheduling and immediate payroll options.

As a HERO, you’ll follow individualized care plans, perform essential nursing tasks, and collaborate with DON, Activity Directors, and nurses to support residents’ daily needs and well-being.

Qualifications

• Requires a RN license.
• Ability to lift at least 51 lbs regularly.
• Fluent reading, writing, speaking and comprehension of English.
• May require memory care experience if assigned to memory care areas.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the individual service plan is followed and administer or supervise physician-prescribed treatments.
• Make meaningful rounds to residents and record visits with physicians.
• Administer injections and perform in-house testing; take and record vitals.
• Document acute episodes or significant changes in resident status.
• Collaborate with Activity Director, DON, and Nurse Aides to carry out activities.
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications; manage orders and charting.
• Chart during shift per facility policy and state guidelines.
• Supervise diet and fluid intake; report unresolved problems to physician or DON.
• Prepare timely incident reports and discharge documentation.
• Support residents with daily living activities and mobility as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical ability to lift 51 lbs

Memory care experience (optional)

Education

RN license

Job description

What is KARE?

KARE is an app that connects caregivers with senior living communities in need of support.

Why KARE?

• Earn extra income using the license you already have.
• Control your own schedule and work when you want!
• Access to potential new employers! – no contracts or long-term commitments.
• Find your next permanent position with the KARE app.
  • Unlike an agency, if one of our client communities wants to hire you, we don't charge anything. In fact, many of our Heroes use our KARE app to find their next permanent position!
• Work in any state in which you are licensed!

Some of the fun benefits you will receive by being a HERO include:

• 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!

What's it like to work with KARE? Some typical responsibilities include:

• 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 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/Skills/Educational Requirements

• Requires a RN 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.