Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Pediatrics - FT Days and Overnights

The Goodman Group, LLC•Largo, FL

1d•$30 - $32

About The Position

Sabal Palms Health & Rehabilitation is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its pediatric skilled nursing team. The role provides high-quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards, facility policies, and applicable health care regulations. The LPN leads or directs licensed and non-professional staff in delivering direct resident care and support functions, while coordinating with residents, families, health care providers, and other care team members. The position is offered full time on either a 7 a.m.–7 p.m. day shift or a 7 p.m.–7 a.m. overnight shift, with pay of $30–$32 plus shift differentials. The LPN performs nursing care, resident assessments, admissions and discharges, care-plan documentation, medication administration, and communication with residents, families, providers, pharmacies, and nursing management. The role also supports staff supervision, safety and sanitation, supplies and equipment readiness, and compliance with facility procedures. This position serves pediatric residents in a collaborative, child-focused skilled nursing environment. The position requires a current, active, unencumbered LPN/LVN license in good standing and compliance with applicable state and federal requirements. One year of nursing experience in home care, assisted living, or long-term care is preferred. Duties may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals, and may require working nights, weekends, or holidays. Physical demands include prolonged standing and walking, repetitive movement, and occasional lifting or pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Hold a current, active, unencumbered LPN/LVN license in the applicable state and maintain it in good standing throughout employment, with no disciplinary action in effect.
Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government representatives, and the public.
Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, residents, and families.
Execute tasks independently and express oneself clearly and effectively.
Have general computer literacy.
Meet the physical demands of walking long distances, standing for extended periods, sustaining repetitive movement, working on one’s feet for 8–12 hours with minimal breaks, and occasionally lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.
Be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays if required.

Nice To Haves

One year of nursing experience in home care, assisted living, or a long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, facility guidelines, and nursing practice standards.
Ensure assigned nursing personnel comply with written policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents and document care and services provided.
Help orient new residents and family members to the facility.
Make rounds with health care providers, hospice staff, and home health staff as needed.
Assign nursing personnel according to resident care plans, service plans, qualifications, and provider orders.
Conduct daily clinical and environmental rounds, evaluate resident care, and report significant events.
Address resident and family issues and report significant concerns to the supervisor.
Participate in facility inspections and surveys as requested.
Complete initial assessments and assist with or develop interim care and service plans.
Update, review, and transcribe care plans based on resident needs and provider orders.
Assist with service plans as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Communicate with health care providers about treatment plans, orders, and progress notes.
Review medical records for treatments, medication orders, diets, laboratory tests, and follow-up needs.
Arrange diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered and according to established procedures.
Communicate department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
Provide written, electronic, and oral shift reports about changes in resident condition and other activities.
Complete resident accident and incident reports and submit them to the Director of Nursing.
Complete assessments and required medical-record documentation.
Provide resident and family information for care conferences and other meetings.
Report discrepancies in provider orders, diet changes, charting, and related matters to the supervisor.
Review interdisciplinary documentation to determine whether care plans are being followed and report concerns.
Inform nursing personnel about new admissions and residents’ care needs; ensure rooms are ready and greet newly admitted residents.
Notify the resident’s health care practitioner and family of changes in the resident’s condition.
Assist in arranging resident transportation and third-party services.
Prepare and administer medications ordered by the health care provider.
Coordinate with the pharmacy to ensure medications are available for administration.
Maintain adequate floor stock of medications, supplies, and equipment and report needs to the supervisor.
Review medication administration records for completeness and transcription accuracy and report concerns.
Dispose of drugs and narcotics according to established procedures.
Supervise the nursing unit to ensure personnel perform assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
Work with the Director of Nursing to address staff performance issues.
Report complaints and grievances to management and work with the Director of Nursing on a plan of action.
Make protective equipment available to staff.
Maintain clean and sanitary nursing work areas, resident rooms, and treatment areas.
Recommend nursing department equipment and supply needs and help maintain adequate stock.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Follow facility policies and procedures and provide courteous, responsive, quality service under the Platinum Service® program.