LPN​/RN - Arlington, VA

Overview

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Salary: $25-36/HR
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KARE is an app that connects caregivers with senior living communities in need of support.

Our mission is to transform caregivers and nurses into KARE Heroes who respond to calls from senior care communities. Become part of the KARE HERO Community and find the support you need to get started and stay booked.

• Download the app
• Complete a quick interview with the KARE Team
• Get verified and start working

• 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 and 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 new medications and refills; administer and chart medications.
• Chart on shift in accordance with facility policy, state guidelines and resident status.
• Supervise serving of prescribed diets and fluid intake; report persistent problems to the physician and/or DON or appropriate discipline.
• Prepare incident reports timely and accurately; complete admission assessments and discharge documentation.
• Supervise residents who self-administer medication following community and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide assistance with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and activities of daily living.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Requires an LPN or RN license.
• Ability to lift at least 51 lbs regularly and assist residents as needed.
• Fluent reading, writing, speaking, and understanding of English.
• Experience with residents who have memory impairment may be required for memory care areas.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care