SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 50008435

State of Florida•PANAMA CITY, FL

41d•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent is responsible for providing quality care to the residents to ensure their health, safety, and security in accordance with established agency Standard Operating Procedures and Nurse Practice Act. Incumbent reports to the Nursing Supervisor. Provides administrative support that is technical in nature through established nursing standards, the individualized care plan and interdisciplinary teamwork according to established local and FDVA policies and procedures Coordinates shift assignments to team members, providing supervision of licensed and unlicensed staff and follow up to ensure completion of assignments Provide assistance with all aspects of resident care, treatments, self-administration of medications, coordinating medical appointments and spending time in social interactions with residents each shift worked Report resident concerns and needs promptly to the appropriate team member Assist with monitoring and accountability of residents to enable medical personnel to accomplish health related tasks Follow Resident’s Rights policies at all times and maintain confidentiality of resident information Consistently work cooperatively and respectfully with residents, family or resident representatives, facility staff, physicians, ARNP’s, consultants and ancillary service providers to assist residents to achieve maximum abilities, safety and promote happiness Document services and care plan outcomes appropriately within the facility software/database Participate in staff development and orientation of new personnel Attends all in-service programs, training classes and meetings. Assumes responsibility and accountability for information contained in the Employee Handbook Observe all facility safety, infection control, risk management, HIPAA policies Performs other related duties as required

Requirements

Must possess a valid State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure
Must possess a valid CPR certification
Must be able to communicate effectively in English: reading, writing, speaking, and understanding
Must possess excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug screen

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience in long-term care/120-bed skilled nursing facility, with a geriatric population
One (1) year of experience providing practical nursing services
Experience with Electronic Medical Records
Experience passing medications in a skilled nursing facility
Knowledgeable in the use of computer applications: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Responsibilities

Provides administrative support that is technical in nature through established nursing standards, the individualized care plan and interdisciplinary teamwork according to established local and FDVA policies and procedures
Coordinates shift assignments to team members, providing supervision of licensed and unlicensed staff and follow up to ensure completion of assignments
Provide assistance with all aspects of resident care, treatments, self-administration of medications, coordinating medical appointments and spending time in social interactions with residents each shift worked
Report resident concerns and needs promptly to the appropriate team member
Assist with monitoring and accountability of residents to enable medical personnel to accomplish health related tasks
Follow Resident’s Rights policies at all times and maintain confidentiality of resident information
Consistently work cooperatively and respectfully with residents, family or resident representatives, facility staff, physicians, ARNP’s, consultants and ancillary service providers to assist residents to achieve maximum abilities, safety and promote happiness
Document services and care plan outcomes appropriately within the facility software/database
Participate in staff development and orientation of new personnel
Attends all in-service programs, training classes and meetings. Assumes responsibility and accountability for information contained in the Employee Handbook
Observe all facility safety, infection control, risk management, HIPAA policies
Performs other related duties as required

Benefits

Excellent retirement package
Optional deferred compensation plan
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Nine (9) paid holidays and personal day
Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester)
Nursing Student Loan Forgiveness Program (up to $4000 per year, for a maximum of four years)