Licensed Practical Nurse SNF FT

Aviva Senior Living • Sarasota, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Aviva Senior Living is currently seeking a full-time LPN for an available night shift schedule on our Skilled Nursing floor, 3 days per week, 12-hour shifts. Base pay depends on years of experience and was recently increased to be competitive in the Sarasota market.

Requirements

• Valid Florida license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
• Willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Requires a Level 2 background screening.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a licensed physician, directs and leads the care of Residents using specialized nursing skills related to long term care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to Federal/State life safety codes, the Florida Nurse Practice Act, Standards of Practice for Long Term Care Nursing as well as legal, regulatory requirements.
• Reviews and updates care plan, physician orders, MAR/Pharmacy profile and other records to ensure resident needs are met.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and report the needs of the Residents appropriately.
• Coordinates, in cooperation with the nursing and facility leadership, ancillary health care and health education services for Residents.
• Identifies Resident problems, concerns, or issues and provide appropriate follow-up to ensure resolution.
• Supervises direct care staff and monitor effective service delivery during assigned shift.
• Reviews Resident treatment and medication records to assure quality of care.
• Participates in the evaluation of CNAs.
• Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Acts in compliance with regulatory and professional; standards and guidelines.
• Performs routine nursing services for residents as directed.
• Adheres to facility policies and procedures and participates in facility quality improvement and safety programs.
• Oversees Falls Program and Pressure Sore Program for those resident on their team.
• Completes “point of service” documentation within the electronic medical record database.
• Demonstrates and supervises nursing assistants with adherence to strict standards of Infection Control and Prevention.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
• Treats all residents fairly, and with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Ensures that all nursing care is provided in privacy. Knocks before entering the resident’s room.

What This Job Offers

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