Licensed Practical Nurse

Sandy-Park-Development-Center; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandy Park Development Center in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join our care team. The LPN will manage care for residents under Active Treatment Plans and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to support daily health services.

The ideal candidate holds a Florida LPN license, is detail-oriented, and committed to high-quality patient care. No prior experience required; High School Diploma/GED preferred; six months hospital or rehab nursing experience

Qualifications

• Current Florida LPN license
• No prior experience required
• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Six months hospital or rehabilitation nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to residents per Active Treatment Plans
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team for resident care
• Perform primary nursing duties per shift and complete nursing summaries
• Monitor residents' health and relay concerns to nursing leadership
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments per state standards
• Record orders in the EHR and ensure timely documentation
• Attend facility meetings and in-services to address resident health needs

Skills

LPN clinical skills

Patient care

Education

Florida LPN license

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sandy Park Development Center provides support for persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities by enhancing their quality of life. We do this through community involvement and participation as well as enrichment opportunities throughout their life. As a member of our staff, you will be a part of one of these living centers and provide vital around the clock care, which includes nursing and medical oversight, to our residents.

Facility Name and Address:

Sandy Park Development Center

North Fort Myers - 33917

Licensed Practical Nurse

Location: Fort Myers, FL 33917

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team in Fort Myers, FL. The Licensed Practical Nurse will manage the care of assigned residents in accordance with prescribed Active Treatment Plans and provides patient care and coordinates the services of a multidisciplinary team in collaboration with facility staff and personnel.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes clinical nursing competency observing, monitoring, and providing care, treatment and services to residents.
• Facilitates interdepartmental communication and problem solving by interfacing with all members of the healthcare team.
• Perform primary nursing duties for assigned residents/shift to ensure daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual nursing summaries in accordance with residents' Active Treatment Plan.
• Monitor physical health of resident, relaying safety and health concerns to the Director of Nursing, physician, pharmacist, and other disciplines as needed.
• Implement administration of prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with State and clinical nursing standards.
• Receive, transcribe, fax orders to pharmacy and enter orders in the electronic health record.
• Documents timely, outcome based information, facilitating interdisciplinary communication.
• Participate and attend facility meetings and in-services to ensure resident health care needs are maintained.

Required Qualifications

• Current license in the state of Florida.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred.

Experience: At least six months hospital or rehabilitation nursing experience preferred.