Night Shift LPN

Lutheran Haven•Oviedo, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Lutheran Haven is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time night-shift role in its faith-based retirement community in Oviedo, Florida. The LPN provides hands-on nursing care and helps maintain a safe, supportive environment for residents. Working under the direction of the Resident Care Coordinator, the LPN coordinates resident care, supports and guides staff, maintains accurate records, and follows safety and infection-control practices. The role includes oversight of day-to-day Assisted Living Facility operations and care for older adults.

Requirements

Current Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
At least one year of verifiable, successful clinical experience.
Current CPR certification.
Team-oriented approach and commitment to providing quality care to older adults.
Successful completion of a Level II criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a geriatric or rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

Support Lutheran Haven’s mission and ministry through daily work and interactions with residents and team members.
Build positive working relationships with residents and coworkers and contribute effectively to the care team.
Provide leadership, guidance, and encouragement to staff to promote high-quality resident care.
Visit each resident three times per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, to identify needs, respond to concerns, and communicate requests to the Resident Care Coordinator.
Oversee day-to-day Assisted Living Facility operations, including employee supervision and resident care.
Give and receive shift reports at the beginning and end of each shift to ensure continuity of care.
Complete initial rounds at the start of the shift and remain attentive to residents’ comfort, safety, and care needs.
Promptly notify the supervisor or administrator on call about situations requiring immediate attention.
Provide personal hygiene, preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services based on residents’ individual needs.
Coordinate medical care with services provided by other healthcare disciplines.
Complete admissions for new residents by assessing needs and reviewing physician orders.
Order medications, supplies, and equipment as prescribed and in accordance with facility policies.
Assist residents with self-administration of prescribed medications and perform approved nursing procedures and treatments within the scope of limited nursing services.
Maintain the security of medications, including narcotics, in accordance with facility policies and applicable regulations.
Arrange and coordinate diagnostic and therapeutic services ordered by residents’ physicians.
Maintain complete and accurate documentation of residents’ care, condition, and treatment in compliance with HIPAA.
Enter information from physician orders and medication records into the pharmacy Medication Observation Record when a resident is discharged or transferred.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.