Licensed Practical Nurse Fulltime at AL 7am - 7pm

Westminster Communities of Florida • Lakeland, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently searching for a Licensed Practical Nurse for our Assisted Living facility. In this role, the Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care to the AL residents and supervise day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants and in accordance with state and federal standards that govern our facility. This position reports to the AL Coordinator.

Requirements

• Must be currently licensed in the State of Florida as a License Practical Nurse.
• Must be CPR Certified.

Nice To Haves

• One year of long term care experience desirable.
• Med/Surgical, Home Health experience helpful.
• Also experience working with the handicapped, developmentally disabled, or older adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards, and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities.
• Assist with the evaluation of residents 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

• Competitive Hourly Wage, based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Job and Location specific benefits (e.g., discounted meals, shift differentials)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree