LPN / LVN, Assisted Living - Days

Licensed Vocational NurseFull-Time & PRN AvailableHourly: $25.50-$30.50 (including night differential)Supplemental pay types:Overtime payFT Schedule: 11 hour shifts (Days 6a -6p)Bi-Weekly RotationWeek 1: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat.Week 2: Sun, Wed, Thurs.When you work at Carillon Senior Living, you'll notice that it's more than a place to retire, it's a thriving community of seniors who are passionate about West Texas values, the Lubbock community and all things Texas Tech. It's a uniquely uplifting community where active older adults enjoy vibrant living, rewarding opportunities, exceptional hospitality, and great friendships. We just celebrated 50 years of serving Lubbock and West Texas as a trusted senior living community. You won't find our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and beautiful location anywhere else. We are currently seeking an experienced Licensed Professional Nurse to join our Assisted Living Team. If you're looking for a different perspective on healthcare and senior living, come join us today!You will enjoy:Comprehensive health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceAccident insuranceShort-term disability insuranceSupplemental life insurancePersonal life insurancePaid time off starting at 128 hours your first yearTuition reimbursement & scholarship opportunitiesAccess to a 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a Carillon matchEmployee Referral Program resulting in $300-$500 for each successful employment referralOffering Daily Pay!Your personal and professional growth is important to us, so we provide continual professional training and career advancement opportunities.You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment!Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursingMaintains a current license with the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners for Vocational NursingHave a current card for the successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR – Healthcare Provider)At least one-year experience as charge nurse in a geriatric setting preferredHas effective communication skills, both oral and writtenUtilizes the nursing process to deliver nursing care to an individual or group of residents and accepts assigned responsibilities as an accountable member of the Carillon teamWorks as a team and assist all other department members when neededAble to work cooperatively with other healthcare professionals and other departments within the systemAble to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in writing, oral, diagram, or schedule formCommunicates with internal and external contacts in a professional mannerShows the ability to demonstrate initiative by actively seeking additional duties, as well as accepting and performing all other duties as assignedAble to maintain a professional relationship with physicians, patients, visitors, and staff by demonstrating appropriate interpersonal skills and demeanorPossesses knowledge of and implements infection control and universal precaution practicesThe Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for rendering nursing care to assigned residents in Assisted Living in terms of individualized resident needs, according to dependent and independent nursing functions, and in conformance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of vocational nursing, in compliance with Texas Department of Human Services regulations for long term care, and policies set forth by Carillon Inc.Accurately and precisely administers medications/treatment and documents all medications in accordance with department procedures and expected practicesInforms physician, nurse manager, or responsible party/family of changes in resident's condition or incidents when appropriateEnsures each resident's Care Plan is followed to meet the residents' needs and state requirementsSupervises and assists assigned Certified Nurse Aides and other nursing staff, delegating assignments and ensuring completionMakes walking rounds with departing nurse and frequently throughout shift including visual and physical assessments, controlled drug counts, and thorough and complete reportPerforms specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisorEnsures all transfer, discharge, and admission information is complete according to policy and practiceCompletes all duties on shift task sheet, monthly summaries, and quarterly assessmentsRecognizes, reports, and charts potentially serious clinical manifestations and administers and documents treatment within the scope of authority and practiceCarillon Senior Living employees are expected to promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees. This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational. Through these efforts we can ensure and exceed residents' wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result.Carillon Senior Living fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests:We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.We treat everyone with courteous respect.We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.We hold ourselves and one another accountable.We embrace and value our differences.We make residents, employees and guests feel important.We ask, "Is there anything else I can do for you?"We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.We pay attention to details.