LPN- Memory Care PT 11PM-7AM

Westminster Brand 051816 • Tallahassee, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing direct nursing care to residents in a memory care unit. The LPN will assist with resident evaluations, care planning, and implementation of physician's orders. This role involves administering medications, monitoring vital signs, assisting residents with daily living activities, and ensuring CNAs follow physician's orders. The job description may be updated as organizational needs change.

Requirements

• Must be currently licensed in the State of Florida as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must be CPR Certified.

Nice To Haves

• One year of long term care desirable.
• Med-Surg, Home Health experience helpful.
• Experience working with the handicapped or developmentally disabled adults.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities.
• Assist with the evaluation of residents needs.
• Assist with planning resident care based on MD orders.
• Implement resident care based on MD orders.
• Evaluate care and communicate with MD for updates of orders (PRN).
• Ensure that residents receive their medicine at the prescribed time by the MD order.
• Monitor blood glucose, temperature and blood pressure.
• Assist residents with Daily Living Activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, transfer, ambulation, toileting and other resident needs.
• Ensure that CNAs are following MD Orders.

What This Job Offers

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