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KARE

LPN/RN - Des Moines, IA

KARE, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319

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Overview

Join to apply for the LPN/RN - Des Moines, IA role at 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! Whats it like to work with KARE? 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/Skills/Educational Requirements

Requires a LPN or RN license. Ability to lift at least 51 lbs on a regular basis and ability to help residents who require physical assistance. Fluently read, write, speak, and understand the English language. May require experience with caring for residents with memory impairment if assigned to memory care areas of a community. How to get started

Download the app Complete a quick interview with the KARE Team Get verified and start working! Perks and 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! Job details

Location: Des Moines, IA Employment type: Part-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

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