Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time

Watercrest Senior Living • The Villages, FL

6h

About The Position

A GREAT CAREER starts with a GREAT COMPANY!   Apply to join our team of servant leaders today!   THE DIFFERENCE IS OUR PEOPLE. Our associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. We believe in continually investing in these servant hearts; we envision them to be our future servant-centered leaders.   We’ve achieved GREAT PLACE TO WORK status EIGHT YEARS IN A ROW.     CAREER DEVELOPMENT. We reward our associates’ outstanding work and assist with career development to help fulfill their dreams!   Faith Driven and Mission-Centered. Our mission “To Welcome, To Care, To Serve” derives from four primary points of view (Purpose, Passion, Platform, and Potential) which inspire our associates to recognize and celebrate one another’s God-given gifts through service.   Full Benefits Package & On-Demand Pay available!: This opportunity includes a full benefits package (including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with matching, tuition reimbursement, associate referral program, and more. As well as on-demand pay in between paychecks!     PICTURE YOURSELF…   Watercrest Buena Vista is now hiring for a Wellness Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse! Bring your quality skillset and bedside manner to the table as you work in partnership with the Resident Care team. Together, you will provide direct and indirect care to residents in a sensitive, professional, and effective manner. Apply today and find out more about an LPN career opportunity at Watercrest Senior Living!

Requirements

• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts
• Able to make independent decisions
• Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner
• Must be familiar with and adhere to guidelines related to the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
• LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or RN (Registered Nurse) license
• Able to stand or walk 75% of the day
• Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions
• Able to work under stress and in emergency situations
• Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping
• Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey instructions and information to residents and team members

Nice To Haves

• Minimum One (1) year in the senior living, Assisted Living, Memory Care environment

Responsibilities

• Servant Leadership directs all aspects of decision making
• Serves as the “Charge Nurse for assigned shift ensuring residents are well cared for
• Serve as the “Charge Nurse” in the absence of the Executive Director and Resident Wellness Director/Director of Nursing
• Contributes to all aspects of medication management, including but not limited to; orders, administration, storage, documentation and as mandated by the State Regulations and Guidelines as well as Company policy and procedure
• Assures resident rooms and common areas are clean and safe at all times
• Assure that all resident care specialists are familiar with the residents’ individual conditions and are trained to provide the resident services in an effective, professional and sensitive manner
• Assist the residents with their self-medication or administration of medications
• Responsible Limited Nursing license daily recommendations and documentation (if applicable)
• Implements plans of care recommended by the Resident Wellness Director/Director of Nursing
• Implements change in condition plans
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of all care provided to residents
• Assembles and maintains resident charting and accurately maintains all records
• Completes accident and incident reports as required
• Maintains relationships with residents, family members and responsible parties
• Be prepared for and manage emergency situations including disasters, fire and other emergencies
• Ensures adequate and appropriately trained resident care specialists are available for each shift within company and state guidelines
• Must be in company uniform and resident ready at all times

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• tuition reimbursement
• associate referral program
• on-demand pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees