PRN RN or LPN

Position Summary

Join to apply for the PRN RN or LPN role at Franciscan Ministries. In this role, you will provide direct nursing care for residents and general consultation regarding health-related concerns within the community.

University Place, West Lafayette, IN. $32 - $40 per hour.

• Direct the daily activities of the certified nursing assistants and resident care associates in accordance with current regulations and company policies.
• Follow the nursing model to promote holistic care for the residents.
• Ensure that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.
• Participate in admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.
• Assess for changes in residents’ status, notifying the physician and resident’s family or representative, documenting accordingly.
• Transcribe physician orders to medical record and carry out orders as written.
• Prepare and administer medications per physicians’ orders and observe for adverse effects.
• Perform wound treatments per physicians’ orders, observe for changes and document accordingly.
• Schedule follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.
• Provide nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.
• Provide direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies.
• Perform rounds to ensure resident needs are met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.
• Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents’ needs are holistically met.
• Report any incidents or unusual occurrences to the community’s leadership team.
• Ensure that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notify appropriate personnel of needs.
• Initiate, review and update care plans as required.
• Participate in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.
• May participate in QAPI activities as needed or assigned.
• Ensure infection control principles are followed and help correct deficiencies in practice as noted.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Education: A nursing degree from an accredited college or university.

Licenses/Certifications: Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the practicing state.

Experience: 1+ years of Nursing experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities: Ability to demonstrate compassion when working with residents.

University Place is a proud part of Franciscan Ministries. We are a vibrant senior living community located in West Lafayette, Indiana offering a variety of senior lifestyle options including independent living, assisted living, memory support assisted living, sheltered care, and skilled nursing/long-term care. Additionally, the onsite rehabilitation clinic offers inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapies, and state‑of‑the‑art programs designed to enhance the quality of life for residents and patients in the local community.

At Franciscan Ministries, we believe in our associates and are committed to creating an environment that is supportive and nurturing of your career path. We offer competitive compensation and tuition reimbursement along with training, continuing education and wellness programs.

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Are you ready to write the next chapter of YOUR story? Please apply today!