Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Addington Place at Cape Coral•Cape Coral, FL

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) carries out the instructions of the Director of Wellness and supervises and monitors nursing staff to support high-quality care. The role is accountable to the Director of Wellness and Executive Director for nursing department activities and for maintaining the organization’s philosophy of quality care. The LPN serves assisted living and independent residents throughout the facility and works weekends only. The position includes routine nursing duties, medication and treatment administration, resident assessment and monitoring, staff guidance, documentation oversight, and coordination with the Director of Wellness, registered nurses, physicians, residents, visitors, and facility personnel. The LPN may also perform other duties as requested by the Director of Wellness.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program.
Currently licensed to practice nursing in the state.
Work experience in the geriatric field.
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
Ability to interact courteously with visitors, staff, and residents.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 60 pounds.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work under pressure at times.
Ability to maintain good grooming practices and personal hygiene, and to be punctual and regular in attendance.
Warm, friendly, and congenial personality.
Professional appearance and empathetic attitude toward seniors.
Ability to assess a resident’s condition and intervene when needed.
CPR certified, or obtain CPR certification within 90 days of hire and yearly thereafter.

Responsibilities

Supervise HHAs, CNAs, and facility staff.
Make daily rounds of assisted living residents and, if needed, retirement residents; also make daily rounds of patients and the area.
Observe and report residents’ symptoms and conditions to the Director of Wellness, delegating RN, or physician.
Administer medications and treatments according to signed physician orders, observe their effectiveness, and report concerns to the physician when needed.
Inform the Director of Wellness when supplies or equipment are needed and order medications from the pharmacy when needed.
Supervise Home Health Aides to ensure nursing care is provided properly, safely, and to a high standard.
Administer emergency first aid.
Ensure daily patient-care assignments and incidental duties assigned to nurses and HHAs are completed.
Oversee or complete nursing and HHA documentation, including vital signs, weights, nurses’ notes, medication records, and kardex records.
Recognize, interpret, and report resident conditions to the Director of Wellness, RN, or Executive Director as needed.
Maintain cleanliness and neatness of the nurses’ station, medication room, and medication cart.
Assist with orientation of new staff and provide guidance to nursing assistants.
Complete admission and discharge evaluations as necessary.
Check equipment for cleanliness and condition.
Promote and maintain good interpersonal relationships with residents, visitors, and personnel.
Perform related work as assigned, including other duties requested by the Director of Wellness.
Carry out duties and responsibilities for both assisted living and independent residents throughout the facility.