Licensed Practical Nurse - Health Center - PRN

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RETIREMENT•Venice, FL

4d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) ensures the general well-being of residents by providing nursing care and services for residents in a manner and environment that provides dignity and full recognition of each resident’s individuality. The LPN assists the RN with responsibility for total resident care within the unit. The LPN respectfully interacts with all residents, family members, visitors, colleagues and staff. This is a safety sensitive position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations listed in the job description is not always specifically described, and that employees, at the discretion of management, may be required to perform duties not within their job descriptions. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. ADAAA COMPLIANCE Village On The Isle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the ADAAA, Village On The Isle will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is conducted primarily in health care facility. There is possible exposure to communicable diseases and blood and body fluids that may contain HIV and/or HBV. This position frequently requires working within strict deadlines, under stressful conditions and with a variety of personalities, who may at times be emotional. MISSION STATEMENT Village On The Isle is a not-for-profit continuing-care retirement community affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We are committed to sharing God’s love by promoting individual growth and dignity, enhancing the quality of life and meeting the human and spiritual needs of our residents, staff and community. It is not a requirement to be Lutheran to work at Village On The Isle.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
Licensed Florida LPN; required to maintain licensure
Completed LPN Supervisory Course or ability to complete within 6 months of employment
Current CPR certification required
Two or more years of related experience and/or training in geriatrics in long term care, home health or other health care setting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Computer literacy which includes, but is not limited to, Microsoft Office suite

Responsibilities

Provides total nursing care for skilled nursing facility residents
Assures resident safety
Observes and reports symptoms and conditions of residents
Maintains timely and accurate records on residents’ condition, medication and treatment
Assists with developing the resident care plans; evaluates and revises plans as needed
Completes monthly summaries on each patient
Dispenses and charts all medications
Admits and orients new residents and families
Assists in scheduling appointments and arrangements for transportation for medical services in consultation with RN
Assists in maintaining a physical, social and psychological environment that is conducive to the best interest and welfare of the patients
Assists physicians as needed and requested
Requisitions supplies and services
Assists in the training and supervision of nursing service personnel
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
Thinking critically; defined as reading, understanding and taking appropriate action on detailed and complex information
Standing for long periods of time
Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
Pushing a wheelchair with a resident weighing up to 200 lbs
Repetitive actions/motion of one or both hands
Hearing ordinary conversation and office sounds
Verbal communication in person and on the phone
Written communication by hand and on PC