Seasonal LPN

The Moorings Park Instituteorporated•Naples, FL

About The Position

Moorings Park is seeking a dedicated seasonal Licensed Practical Nurse to provide quality, safe home health skilled nursing services in collaboration with an RN Case Manager. The LPN works under the supervision of a qualified registered nurse and follows established policies and procedures and instructions from the Clinical Manager or Director of Clinical Services. The LPN provides assigned patient services and skilled procedures within LPN standards, documents treatments and patient responses, reports changes and concerns to the appropriate clinical staff, and supports care planning and implementation of physician orders. The role also requires cooperative communication with patients, families, and the health care team, participation in in-service programs, confidentiality, and professional conduct aligned with Moorings Park’s mission.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Practical Nurse (LPN) or Vocational Nurse (LVN) program.
Active Florida LPN/LVN licensure.
Active Florida CPR certification.
Current Florida driver’s license, clean driving record, and proof of insurance.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
May be required to remain on duty for the duration of an emergency or natural disaster.

Responsibilities

Provide assigned patient services and skilled nursing procedures in accordance with LPN standards, including sterile dressing changes, oral, IM, and rectal medication administration, routine ostomy and catheter care, observation of signs and symptoms, tube feedings, and teaching patients and families self-care techniques.
Report adverse signs and symptoms, progress toward patient goals, and questions about care to the supervising RN and/or Clinical Manager.
Prepare accurate, current documentation of treatments, teaching and training, observations, patient responses, and reports to the RN.
Obtain interim physician orders and report patient progress and changes in condition to the RN Case Manager, physician, Clinical Manager, and/or Director of Clinical Services.
Ensure accurate transcription and implementation of physician orders are recorded.
Monitor documentation of discharge planning activities with the Case Manager.
Communicate and work cooperatively with patients, families, and all members of the health care team.
Attend and participate in in-service programs.
Maintain client confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations and standards.
Work professionally and respectfully in support of Moorings Park’s mission and spirit statements.
Show initiative in increasing competency and demonstrate a desire to improve resident/patient and employee satisfaction.