7 Weekend Baylor

River City Nursing & Rehab Center•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) oversees, provides, and coordinates nursing care in compliance with facility policies and procedures. The role evaluates residents’ care needs and takes appropriate action, providing care to ill, injured, or convalescing residents. The LPN may work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. There is no formal supervisory responsibility, but the LPN may direct the work of CNAs, PCAs, and/or RAs on shift. The position administers medications; observes, documents, and reports changes in residents’ conditions; responds to resident calls; records vital signs; provides basic care and treatments; and works with the health care team to plan, modify, and implement care. The LPN evaluates intervention outcomes and supports resident safety through adherence to protocols, communication, and observation. This role requires an associate degree in Nursing or equivalent, a Florida LPN license in good standing, and CPR certification within 90 days after hire. Relevant experience is desirable. Employees must maintain background check standards under applicable Florida statutes and regulations. The job involves frequent standing and walking, resident handling, lifting and carrying, use of equipment, and computer and documentation tasks.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or equivalent.
Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
Attain and maintain CPR certification within 90 days after hire.
Maintain state background check standards in accordance with Florida Statutes Chapters 435 and 408.809 and Florida Administrative Code 59A-35.090.
Knowledge of medical principles, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health care.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Knowledge of therapy methods and procedures.
Oral and written communication skills.
Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
Customer service skills and ability to observe resident condition.
Professionalism, initiative, a positive attitude, and concern for others; stress tolerance, self-motivation, cooperation, teamwork, and dependability.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally, and moving or transporting carts weighing over 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing the essential functions of the position is desirable.

Responsibilities

Administer medications and document the times and amounts on residents’ charts.
Observe residents, chart and report changes in condition, including adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and take necessary action.
Answer residents’ calls and determine how to assist them.
Measure and record residents’ vital signs, including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
Provide basic resident care and treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, massaging, and performing catheterizations.
Work with the health care team to evaluate resident needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes in consultation with other health care team members.
Assemble and use equipment such as catheters or oxygen supplies.
Promote resident safety by adhering to protocols, policies, and procedures; communicating with residents, supervisors, and coworkers; and observing residents, equipment, and environmental conditions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
May direct the work of CNAs, PCAs, and/or RAs on shift.