Per Diem

Lourdes-Noreen McKeen•West Palm Beach, FL

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Lourdes Noreen-McKeen Residence, a faith-based nonprofit short-term rehabilitation and skilled geriatric care facility sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The residence has served the community since 1960 and describes itself as a place of caring and a home for residents. The position pays $28.06 per hour and is offered as full-time, part-time, or per diem. The listed responsibilities are a brief overview and are not all-inclusive.

Requirements

Current licensure in the State of Florida as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Current BLS certification.
One year of experience as a staff nurse in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other medical care facility, including at least six months of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Periodically review the resident's discharge plan and participate in updating it as required.
Complete accident and incident reports for submission to the Nursing Department by the end of the shift.
Make daily rounds of the unit to ensure nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments.
Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, expected arrival times, room assignments, and related details.
Participate in orienting new residents and family members to the facility.
Arrange diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by the physician.
Notify the resident's attending physician and family member when the resident's condition changes.