Licensed Practical Nurse

Sunrise Community, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

and more.

Job summary

Sunrise Community, Inc. in Florida is seeking a Practical Nurse to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, documentation, and teamwork with Direct Support Professionals to ensure residents' health and wellbeing. Requirements include a valid Practical Nurse license, a valid driver's license with endorsements, and at least 3 years of driving experience.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment background and drug screenings.
• Valid driver’s license with endorsements and at least 3 years driving experience.
• Current and valid Practical Nurse license; experience with IDD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic healthcare services per each individual’s plan.
• Monitor vital signs, such as blood pressure, weight, and related tasks.
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation per regulations.
• Organize and restock supplies and equipment as needed.
• Collaborate with Direct Support Professionals to meet resident needs.
• Report any changes in medical or behavioral status to supervisor.

Skills

Practical Nursing

Patient care

Documentation

Driving

IDD care

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. At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. 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

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

Hourly: $32.00 SR97A3

This position will remain open until filled.

This company is a Drug-Free Workplace.

As part of our policies, all candidates for employment must submit to a pre-employment drug screening after receiving a conditional offer of employment. A positive confirmed screening, or refusal to submit to such screening, will result in a withdrawal of the conditional job offer.

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.

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

Compensation and benefits estimated range: the pay range represents the base hourly rate or salary that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is determined by factors including geographic location, skills, education and relevant experience.

Benefits Offered:

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

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.