Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time LTC

The Goodman Group, LLC•Largo, FL

6d•$30 - $32

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides high-quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards and regulations governing professional nursing. The role supports resident care in a long-term care and assisted living community and leads or directs licensed and non-professional staff in delivering direct resident care and support functions. The LPN conducts nursing functions, completes assessments and documentation, coordinates with health care providers and families, administers medications, supervises nursing unit activity, and helps maintain safe and sanitary care areas. The position may also support clinical programs such as dementia care, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions, and falls prevention as directed. The role is based at Sabal Palms Health & Rehabilitation, a 244-bed skilled nursing community serving rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, and pediatric care needs. The facility's Platinum Service® program emphasizes courteous, responsive, competent, timely, and caring service to residents and families.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Possess a current, active, unencumbered LPN/LVN license in the applicable state and maintain good standing throughout employment, with no disciplinary action in effect against the professional license.
Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
Have general computer literacy.
Be able to execute tasks independently and express oneself clearly and effectively.
Meet the physical demands of walking long distances, standing for extended periods, repetitive movement, working on one's feet for 8–12 hours with minimal breaks, lifting up to 50 pounds, and pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds.
Be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays if required.

Nice To Haves

One year of nursing experience in home care, assisted living, or a long-term care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily nursing functions in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines for long-term care and assisted living communities.
Ensure assigned nursing personnel comply with written policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents and document the care and services provided.
Help orient new residents and family members to the facility.
Make rounds with health care providers, Hospice staff, and Home Health staff as needed.
Use nursing personnel qualifications in accordance with resident care plans, service plans, and health care provider orders.
Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds, evaluate resident care, and report significant events.
Address resident and family concerns and report significant issues to the supervisor.
Participate in facility inspections and surveys as requested by management.
Support clinical programs as directed, including dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions, and falls.
Complete initial assessments as requested and assist with or develop interim care and service plans.
Update, review, and transcribe care plans reflecting goals, problems, approaches, revisions, nursing needs, and provider orders.
Assist with service plans as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Communicate with health care providers about treatment plans, orders, and progress notes in accordance with policy.
Review medical records for treatments, medication orders, diets, laboratory work, and follow-up needs.
Arrange diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by health care providers and in accordance with procedures.
Communicate department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
Provide written, electronic, and oral shift reports and recommendations to nursing management concerning changes in resident condition and other shift activities.
Complete resident accident and incident reports and submit them to the Director of Nursing.
Complete assessments and required medical record documentation.
Provide resident and family information for care conferences and other meetings.
Report discrepancies in provider orders, diet changes, charting, and related matters to the supervisor.
Ensure clinical documentation is accurate and follows policy.
Review interdisciplinary team documentation and progress notes to determine whether care plans are being followed and report concerns to the supervisor.
Inform nursing personnel about new admissions and their care needs, ensure rooms are ready, and greet newly admitted residents.
Notify the resident's health care practitioner and family of changes in the resident's condition.
Help arrange resident transportation and third-party services.
Prepare and administer medications ordered by health care providers.
Coordinate with the pharmacy to ensure medications are available for administration.
Maintain adequate floor-stock medications, supplies, and equipment and report needs to the supervisor.
Review medication administration records for completeness and accurate transcription of provider orders and report concerns.
Dispose of drugs and narcotics in accordance with established procedures.
Supervise the nursing unit to ensure personnel perform assignments according to acceptable nursing standards.
Work with the Director of Nursing to address staff performance issues, including issues that may lead to termination.
Report complaints and grievances to management and work with the Director of Nursing on a plan of action.
Make protective equipment available to staff.
Keep nursing work areas, resident rooms, and treatment areas clean and sanitary.
Recommend nursing department equipment and supply needs to the Director of Nursing and help ensure adequate stock is maintained.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Provide courteous, responsive, and quality service to residents in keeping with the Platinum Service® program.