Travel Nurse LPN
Travel Nurse LPN
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Job Description
Overview
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Brookdale Columbus & Brookdale Chambrel Roswell MC & AL/MC
Brookdale is seeking a compassionate and adaptable Travel Nurse (LPN) to join our dedicated clinical team providing toptier care across two of our Georgia communitiesBrookdale Columbus a specialized Memory Care community in Columbus GA and Brookdale Chambrel Roswell an Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Roswell GA. This unique position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively across both settings supporting residents with a variety of cognitive and physical care needs while gaining exposure to specialized memory care and broader assisted living environments.
As a Travel Nurse youll ensure continuity of care respond to resident needs assist with medication administration and support wellness programmingall while enjoying the flexibility and variety that comes with a travel assignment.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver highquality clinical care and services to residents aligned with Brookdales personcentered philosophy
Travel between Brookdale Columbus and Brookdale Chambrel Roswell based on community needs
Monitor residents health status and update care plans accordingly
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care transitions and communication
Support medication management and assist in staff training as needed
Provide emotional support and engagement to residents and their families particularly those impacted by memory loss
What We Offer:
Competitive pay
Flexible scheduling options
Exposure to both memory carefocused and duallevel care communities
Supportive team culture and mentorship opportunities
Opportunity to transition into a permanent role if desired
Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of Americas Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
Veterans transitioning activeduty military personnel and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become U.S. citizens Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N400) application costs up to $725 less applicable taxes and withholding for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.
The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of this posting.
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Responsibilities
Provides care to residents in accordance with physician orders recognized standards of practice and established company policies and procedures. Travels to various communities throughout district or state on a rotating schedule to cover temporary vacancies or to provide additional support.
- Assists in maintaining a physical social and psychological environment in the best interests of residents. Ensures resident rights are maintained at all times.
- Monitors residents within state licensure regulations; supervises and directs nursing assistants where allowed by state licensure regulations.
- Assists in writing care plans based on resident needs and change of condition.
- Obtains and administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician. Documents and reviews medication and treatment sheets for accuracy and compliance with physician orders professional standards federal and state regulations and company policy.
- Monitors responses to care treatment plans. Possesses knowledge of medication interactions and notifies Nursing Supervisor or designee of any issues. Adheres to company systems processes and procedures.
- Counts controlled substances with off going nurse or designee; secures and corrects reconciliation of controlled substances during shift.
- Ensures cleanliness and organization of medicine supply room and security of discontinued medicine in accordance with federal and state regulations and company policy.
- Assists with discharge process relevant to medication and treatment orders.
- Possesses knowledge of OSHA regulations infection control standards and emergency procedures.
- Follows policies and procedures to ensure resident safety.
- Documents all pertinent information regarding nursing care care plans and observation of resident overall condition.
- Attends training to maintain skill level and remain current in emerging healthcare trends.
- Tracks mileage and other relevant travel expenses pertaining to assignment.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Education as required to obtain state nursing license (LPN/LVN) and/or minimum of one year related experience and/or training;
- Additional education can be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Certifications Licenses and Other Special Requirements
- LPN or LVN license.
- Basic CPR/first aid training.
- Fire safety training.
- Valid Drivers License
- Depending on location of assignment may be required to temporarily stay onsite at community or in alternate lodging provided by company.
Management/Decision Making
Uses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on precedents and established guidelines. Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when to handle them personally.
Knowledge and Skills
Has a working knowledge of a skill or discipline that requires basic analytic ability. Has an overall understanding of the work environment and process. Has a working knowledge of the organization. Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Microsoft Office and email (Microsoft Outlook or Exchange preferred). Basic typing skills are essential. Ability to maintain resident confidentiality.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Standing
- Walking
- Sitting
- Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
- Reach with hands and arms
- Climb or balance
- Stoop kneel crouch or crawl
- Talk or hear
- Ability to lift: up to 50 pounds
- Vision
- Requires interaction with coworkers residents or vendors
- Occasional weekend evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
- OnCall on an as needed basis
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
- Potential injury from transferring repositioning or lifting residents
- Exposure to latex
- Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens
- Possible exposure to various drugs chemical infectious or biological hazards
- Subject to injury from falls burns odors or cuts from equipment
- Requires Travel: Frequently
- Requires Driving: Drives self (Tier 2)
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drugfree workplace.
Salary Range Information
Employment Type
Part-Time
