LPN/RN - Norfolk, VA

Overview Our mission is to transform caregivers and nurses into KARE Heroes who can save the day by responding to the call from senior care communities. Become part of the KARE HERO Community and find the support you need to get started and stay booked. Salary: $25-36/hr 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! 3 Simple Steps To Get Started Download the app Complete a quick interview with the KARE Team Get verified and start working! Fun 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 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 Requires an LPN or RN license. Ability to lift at least 51 lbs on a regular basis and provide physical assistance to residents. Fluently read, write, speak, and understand English. May require experience caring for residents with memory impairment if assigned to memory‑care areas of a community. #J-18808-Ljbffr