Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- PRN + Sign on Bonus

Job Description

Job Description

Desert View | Buhl, Idaho

PRN - Days/Shifts may vary

Desert View is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community where compassionate care and professional growth go hand in hand. We proudly serve residents who depend on us for both long-term and short-term care, and we're always interested in connecting with dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence. 

If you're looking for a workplace with a supportive team, appreciative residents, and opportunities to grow your career, Desert View may be the right fit for you. 

What you'll do:

• Prepare, administer, and document medications, tests, and treatments
• Record time spent performing individual treatments, in accordance with ancillary services policy, on the medication/treatment record
• Ensure proper storage and security of prescription drugs and biologicals in accordance with facility policies and procedures
• Notify the physician of refusal of medication/treatments, non-compliance with a treatment plan, and resident response to medication regime with prompt notification to the physician of any adverse reactions
• Keep medication cart, refrigerator, and room neat, clean, and the medication stored properly
• Ensures the correct disposal of all sharps
• Key information into computer systems including EMR
• Practice, implement, and supervise Infection Control, Universal Precaution, and safety policies and procedures
• React appropriately to emergency and disaster situations
• Other duties as necessary and assigned

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience 
• Professional liability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• On the job training/mentoring as needed
• Continuing education

What we're looking for:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Current, active license as an LPN
• Experience in long term geriatric nursing care, preferred
• Current CPR Certification
• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information in the English language
• Must be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement and weight measurement
• Must have empathy along with exceptional communication and customer service skills

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients
• Ability to lift/push/pull 50-100 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met

Why us:

Our nurses care for a geriatric population that depends on consistent, knowledgeable, and compassionate care. We value teamwork, respect, and professional development-and we're proud of the supportive environment we've built. 

If you're an LPN who takes pride in providing quality care and wants to be part of a supportive, people-first team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today - we're actively interviewing.