| Location | Lubbock, TX |
| Salary | $33–$37.80 Per Hour |
Hourly: $33.00-$37.80
Supplemental pay types:
Schedule: Days 6:45a - 7p / Nights 6:45p - 7a
Bi-Weekly Rotation
Week 1: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat.
Week 2: Sun, Wed, Thurs.
Whenyou work at Carillon Senior Living, you'll notice that it's more than a place to retire, it's a thriving community of seniors who are passionate about West Texas values, the Lubbock community and all things Texas Tech. It's a uniquely uplifting community where active older adults enjoy vibrant living, rewarding opportunities, exceptional hospitality, and great friendships. We are currently seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Health Center team. If you're looking for a different perspective on healthcare and senior living come join us today!
You will enjoy:
Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing
Maintains a current license with the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners for Vocational Nursing
Have a current card for the successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR – Healthcare Provider)
At least one-year experience as charge nurse in a geriatric setting preferred
Has effective communication skills, both oral and written
Utilizes the nursing process to deliver nursing care to an individual or group of residents and accepts assigned responsibilities as an accountable member of the Carillon team
Works as a team and assist all other department members when needed
Able to work cooperatively with other healthcare professionals and other departments within the system
Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in writing, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Communicates with internal and external contacts in a professional manner
Able to maintain a professional relationship with physicians, patients, visitors, and staff by demonstrating appropriate interpersonal skills and demeanor
Possesses knowledge of and implements infection control and universal precaution practices
Able to perform and document therapeutic measures prescribed and delegated by medical authority
Shows the ability to demonstrate initiative by actively seeking additional duties, as well as accepting and performing all other duties as assigned
The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care to residents and delegates and supervises the care provided by our Quality of Life Specialists/Resident Assistants.
Recognizes, reports, and charts potentially serious clinical manifestations and administers and documents treatment within the scope of authority and practice.
Accurately and precisely administers medications/treatment and documents all medications in accordance with department procedures and expected practices.
Informs physician, nurse manager, or responsible party/family of changes in resident's condition or incidents when appropriate.
Ensures each resident's Care Plan is followed to meet the residents' needs and state requirements.
Will direct adequate qualified staff members to facilitate the medical plan of care, which meets the standards for nursing practice.
Makes walking rounds with departing nurse and frequently throughout shift including visual and physical assessments, controlled drug counts, and thorough and complete report.
Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Ensures all transfer, discharge, and admission information is complete according to policy and practice.
Completes all duties on shift task sheet, monthly summaries, and quarterly assessments.
Takes On-Call as scheduled
Carillon Senior Living employees are expected to promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees. This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational. Through these efforts we can ensure and exceed residents' wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result.
Carillon Senior Living fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests: