Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
About The Position
Located in the heart of World Golf Village, Westminster St. Augustine, a Life Care Retirement Community, is currently accepting applications for the position of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) part-time, 3pm - 11pm in our Health Center. As a part of the Nursing Team, this individual will provide direct nursing care to residents as well as supervise day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants and staff nurses in accordance with state and federal standards. As part of the Westminster Family, this position is vital in supporting our Nursing Team. EOE, DFWP - "We honor those who have served." To learn more about our culture and what it is like to work at Westminster Communities of Florida, follow us on our social channels (Facebook and Instagram) at @WestminsterCareers.
Requirements
- Must be currently licensed in the State of Florida as a License Practical Nurse.
- Must be CPR Certified.
- ALL APPLICANT'S PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR CURRENT PROFESSIONAL FL CNA LICENSE AND CPR CERTIFICATION WITHIN YOUR APPLICATION TO EXPEDITE THE PROCESS.
- One year of long-term care is desirable.
- Med-surg, Home Health experience helpful.
- In addition, experience working with the handicapped or developmentally disabled adults preferred.
- Fingering, lifting up to 40 lbs., standing, grasping, pushing, stooping, kneeling, reaching
- Feeling, smelling, hearing, speaking, seeing, tasting
- Inside environmental conditions, blood borne pathogens, physical hazards using equipment, respiratory hazards
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of this position.
Responsibilities
- Supervise CNA's as the Charge Nurse; ensure that CNA's are following physician orders.
- Implement resident care based on physician orders.
- Evaluate care and communicate with doctors for updates of orders (PRN).
- Complete admission documentation in ECS.
- Assist with the evaluation of residents for medical needs/changes.
- Assist with planning resident care based on physician orders.
- Enter physician orders into ECS.
- Ensure that residents are receiving their medication based on doctor’s orders/complete medication pass.
- Maintain the medication cart including audit procedures for PRN medication and controlled medicines as defined by the nursing standards.
- Perform skin evaluations and skin treatment as required by skin treatment protocols.
- Monitor blood glucose, temperature, and blood pressure.
- Assist patients/residents with Activities of Daily Living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, transferring, ambulating, toileting, and other resident needs.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free counseling for employees and their families
- Resident Christmas Fund for team members
- Resident Scholarship Program to assist in furthering education (after 3 months)
- Foundation Mercy Fund
- Free Flu Shots and Hepatitis B vaccinations
- Discounted Meals
- Tickets at Work – discount pricing on travel and entertainment options
- Training & Career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
