Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Sonata Longwood•Longwood, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At Sonata Longwood, we place a high emphasis on the overall wellbeing of our residents and believe in providing excellent care and customer service. We are a certified Great Place to Work for 8 years in a row and proudly offer eligible team members competitive salaries and benefits. This role is responsible for carrying out the instructions of the Director of Wellness, supervising and monitoring nursing staff to obtain the highest quality care by performing routine nursing duties. The LPN is accountable to the Director of Wellness/Executive Director for all nursing department activities and maintaining the corporate philosophy of quality care.

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.
Observe and report symptoms and conditions of patients to Director of Wellness “DOW” /Delegating R.N./Physician.
Administer medications and treatments per signed doctor’s orders in an accurate, safe manner, observe effectiveness and report to physician if needed.
Inform DOW of when supplies and equipment are needed.
Order medication from pharmacy when needed.
Supervise the Home Health Aide to ensure that all nursing care is given properly, safely and of the up most quality.
Administer emergency first aid.
Assure that daily assignments for patient care, incidental duties, performed by nurse and HHA as outlined by Director of Wellness are carried out.
Document 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.
Understand that duties and responsibilities are carried out for both assisted living and independent residents throughout the facility.
Perform other duties as requested by the Director of Wellness.