Licensed Practical Nurse

Responsibilities

• Ensure individual service plans are followed and administer or supervise physician-prescribed treatments
• Perform meaningful rounds to residents and record visits on charts
• Administer intramuscular and sub-cutaneous injections and perform in-house testing
• Take and record vital signs and document acute episodes or changes in resident status
• Handle preparation, administration, and ordering of prescribed medications
• Chart shift activities in accordance with facility policy and state guidelines
• Supervise prescribed diets, fluid intake, and residents self-administering medication
• Prepare incident reports and complete admission/discharge documentation
• Provide assistance with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, and other activities of daily living

Requirements

• Valid LPN or RN license
• Ability to lift at least 51 lbs regularly
• Ability to assist residents requiring physical assistance
• Fluency in English (reading, writing, and speaking)
• Experience with memory impairment care preferred for specific assignments

Benefits

• HERO Real Time Pay™ (immediate payment after shift verification)
• Sidekick Referral Program
• KARE HERO Perks including expense tracker and free NAHCA membership
• Flexible scheduling and control over work hours

About the Company

KARE is an app that connects caregivers with senior living communities in need of support, allowing nurses to find flexible shifts and potential permanent positions without long-term contracts.