Licensed Practical Nurse

Sunrise Community; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sunrise Community is seeking a Direct Support Nurse to provide basic healthcare services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves following each individual’s health plan and working closely with Direct Support Professionals to meet needs.

You will perform tasks like vital signs, documentation, and coordination of care, with travel between Orlando and Daytona Beach expected. An active Practical Nurse license and driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License with at least 3 years driving experience.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Must possess current and valid license for Practical Nurse.
• Experience working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must be willing to travel between Orlando and Daytona Beach.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing basic healthcare services according to the individual’s plan ensuring each individual’s optimal health and wellbeing.
• Performs tasks as delegated, such as blood pressure monitoring, weights, and other assigned tasks.
• Ensures all documentation is accurate and complete according to regulations.
• Responsible for the organization and cleanliness of supplies and equipment, ensuring restocking of inventory.
• Collaborates with Direct Support Professionals to ensure that the needs of the individuals are being met.
• Communicates immediately any changes in medical or behavioral status to supervisor.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driving

Basic computer skills

Willing to travel

IDD experience helpful

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about helping others? Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? If you answered yes, we encourage you to join the Sunrise family! Sunrise is one of the largest, private not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of growth and development for our employees that is consistent with recognizing the rights, needs, and wants of all people.

Purpose

To provide medical services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to enable them to maintain optimal health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete the required pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings
• Must possess a valid Driver's License with all necessary endorsements and have a minimum of 3 years of driving experience.
• Must possess basic computer skills
• Must possess current and valid license for Practical Nurse
• Experience working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred
• Must be willing to travel between Orlando and Daytona Beach

Essential Functions

• Assists in providing basic healthcare services according to the individual’s plan ensuring each individual’s optimal health and wellbeing
• Performs tasks as delegated, such as blood pressure monitoring, weights, and other assigned tasks
• Ensures all documentation is accurate and complete according to regulations
• Responsible for the organization and cleanliness of supplies and equipment, ensuring restocking of inventory
• Collaborates with Direct Support Professionals to ensure that the needs of the individuals are being met
• Communicates immediately any changes in medical or behavioral status to supervisor
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that they are involved in or witness.

Compensation

Hourly: $32.00 SR73A4

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program and more

Sunrise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About Sunrise

Welcome to Sunrise Careers! Sunrise is one of the largest, private 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Much of the organization’s early growth can be attributed to assisting state agencies with deinstitutionalization efforts, and in more recent years, Sunrise has welcomed smaller companies in need of assistance or support into the Sunrise Group. As a result, over the last 60 years Sunrise has increased the number of persons served from 50 people in just South Florida to over 1,400 across several states with over 2,500 exceptional employees.

This company is a Drug-Free Workplace.

This position will remain open until filled.