Health Navigator Residential 5 (LPN)

AIDS Healthcare Foundation•Fort Lauderdale, FL

12d

About The Position

Life-changing work is happening here… Join us! Click here to learn more about Broward House! Every day at Broward House someone finds healing; someone’s mind is renewed; hope and health restored. All because of our team of incredibly skilled and passionate Care Guides (potentially YOU!) What does it mean to be a Care Guide? All Staff in each position at Broward House is considered a Care Guide it is the goal of everything we do from Finance to Social Worker It means you are driven by improving community and ready to serve our neighbors in need. You care about important issues like mental health, HIV prevention and care, affordable housing, and improving the overall health of your community. You see challenges as opportunities and enjoy learning new things. You are self-motivated with an ability to shift priorities based on the need of the clients, and Agency. You believe that change is possible and ready to do the necessary work to make it happen. At Broward House, we are doers. Words are good, but action is better. Our work is serving others, providing care to people living with HIV and uplifting our most vulnerable communities. We are a united group, guided by our Core Values… We are Authentic, Consistent, Adaptable, and Resolute in our mission. Dignity is our foundation and client care is at the center of everything we do. We believe everyone has value and deserves to be seen, heard, and empowered! If this describes you… YOU may belong here! We are your people. YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO OUR SUCCESS! This position, under the supervision of the Residential Director, provides quality resident care as defined in Florida Code 10A-5 to support health goals and stability in an Assisted Living environment.

Requirements

Graduate of State accredited School of Licensed Practical Nursing and licensed to practice as an L.P.N. in the State of Florida and 3 years’ experience.
Currently licensed in the State of Florida as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to effectively engage and work in a stressful environment with high-risk, vulnerable client population and person in crisis.
Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
Ability to maintain a strong sense of respect for confidentiality involving both clients and fellow employees.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and provide own transportation .
Ability to work under pressure and to assess changing priorities and competing deadlines is essential
Flexibility and ability to cope with several tasks simultaneously
Must be physically and mentally fit to respond to emergency situations.
Applicants must submit to a Level 2 Background and Pre-employment Drug Screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience or knowledge of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome is preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes assessments upon admission and monthly thereafter with each resident to maintain assisted living safely.
Monitor clients’ progress providing referrals or interventions, as appropriate.
Provide medication assistance including access, education and documentation.
Assists residents with activities of daily living including supervision of diets.
Provide limited nursing services as ordered as defined by limited nursing licensed (attached), if the service is not provided by home health and is required to maintain safe housing.
Communicates with primary health care providers and pharmacies to ensure access and adherence to care.
Maintains client record with health information and progress notes.
Collaborate with Multidisciplinary staff to ensure comprehensive continuous care of residents.
Maintains structure and order in the Residential Facility.
Report and Document incidents, concerns and observations consistently.
Engages clients in a strength-based supportive manner providing re-directions and guidance as necessary.
Engages, counsels, manages, motivates, and effectively works with high-risk, vulnerable patient population, including chemically dependent persons.
Engages, counsels, manages, and effectively works with persons in crisis.
Provide supervision and support to support staff including milieu and care assistants.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, program meetings, and staff training as determined by
Follows all policies and procedures both written and verbal.