Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Sonata East at Viera•Melbourne, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an exceptional Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team in our Independent Living & Memory Care community. As part of our team, you’ll build genuine relationships, provide compassionate clinical care, and help create an environment where residents feel safe, valued, respected, and truly at home. This role offers more than just a nursing job; it's a place where your skills, dedication, and personality are appreciated. At AgeWell Solvere Living, we champion your potential and offer a supportive, inclusive, and empowering culture. We are a certified Great Place to Work for 8 years in a row.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program, currently licensed to practice per state.
Work experience in the geriatric field
Ability to communicate well and in writing.
Ability to deal with visitors, staff and residents in a courteous manner.
Ability to lift, push, pull up to 60lbs.
Strong organizational skills.
Must be able to work under pressure at times.
Must be able to perform good grooming practices, personal hygiene and be punctual and regular in attendance.
Must have warm, friendly, congenial personality.
Must present a professional appearance and possess an empathetic attitude towards seniors.
Ability to assess a resident’s condition and intervene when needed.
CPR certified, or obtained within 90 days of hire and yearly thereafter.

Responsibilities

Supervise HHAs, CNAs and the facility staff.
Make daily rounds of all Assisted Living residents and retirement residents if needed.
Observes and reports symptoms and conditions of patients to Director of Wellness “DOW” /Delegating R.N./Physician.
Administers medications and treatments per signed doctor’s orders in an accurate, safe manner, observes effectiveness and reports to physician if needed.
Informs DOW of when supplies and equipment are needed.
Orders medication from pharmacy when needed.
Supervises the Home Health Aide to ensure that all nursing care is given properly, safely and of the up most quality.
Administers emergency first aid.
Assures that daily assignments for patient care, incidental duties, performed by nurse and HHA as outlined by Director of Wellness are carried out.
Re: Nurse/HHA documentation, Ex: V/S, weights, nurse’s notes, medication, kardex, etc.
Make daily rounds of all patients and area.
Recognize, interpret and report conditions to the DOW/RN/ED as needed.
Maintain cleanliness and neatness of nurse’s station, med room and cart.
Assist in the orientation of new staff.
Complete admission and discharge evaluations as necessary.
Check equipment for cleanliness and condition.
Provide guidance for nursing assistants.
Promote and maintain good interpersonal relationships with residents, visitors and personnel.
Perform related work as required per assignment.
Understands duties and responsibilities are carried out for both assisted living and independent residents throughout the facility.