Licensed Practical Nurse - Full-time
About The Position
This is a full-time position for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) working evening and night shifts, with 35-40 hours per week. The role involves assisting with the evaluation of resident needs, planning and implementing resident care based on physician orders, and evaluating care with communication to the physician for order updates. The LPN will ensure residents receive their medication on time, monitor vital signs, and assist residents with activities of daily living. Additionally, the LPN will ensure Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are following physician orders. This job description is not exhaustive and may change as organizational needs evolve.
Requirements
- Must be currently licensed in the State of Florida as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Must be CPR Certified.
Nice To Haves
- One year of long-term care desirable.
- Med-Surg, Home Health experience helpful.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the evaluation of resident's needs.
- Assist with planning resident care based on MD orders.
- Implement resident care based on MD orders.
- Evaluate care and communicate with MD for updates of orders (PRN).
- Ensure that residents receive their medicine at the prescribed time by the MD order.
- Monitor blood glucose, temperature and blood pressure.
- Assist residents with Daily Living Activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, transfer, ambulation, toileting and other resident needs.
- Ensure that CNAs are following MD Orders.
Benefits
- Full college scholarships available for FT or PT team members after just 6 months of service!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
