LPN; Licensed Practical Nurse - Assisted Living Gonzales, LA

Qualifications

• We are looking for LPNs with a passion for working with seniors in our assisted living and memory care community.
• Provides quality care to the residents and supervises the nursing activities performed by Care Associates and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
• Admits, transfers, and discharges residents, as needed with the guidance of the Director of Wellness.
• Prepares and administers medications, as ordered by the Physician.
• Must have staff supervisory and medication oversight experience, preferably in an assisted living, memory care, nursing home, or similar environment
• May administer professional services such as applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs and care for the dead/dying, as required.
• Experience assisting those with Alzheimer's disease and dementia is a plus.
• Assist as necessary in our community.
• Must be caring, reliable, and observant with an understanding of MAR’s and doctors' orders
• It’s essential to excel in prioritizing, multi-tasking, and working independently.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Executive Director, and Wellness Director.

• College degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Six months to one year experience in a long-term care setting.
• Memory Care experience preferred.

• LPN Licensure by the State of Louisiana
• CPR Certification

Pay from $27.50 per hour.