Licensed Practical Nurse - Full-time 7am-3pm

Westminster Communities of Florida; Petersburg (AK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Shores in St. Petersburg, FL, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Assisted Living team. The role provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises day-to-day nursing activities performed by CNAs, ensuring compliance with state and federal standards.

The full-time, 40-hour schedule includes 1st shift (7am-3pm) and every other weekend. Florida LPN license and CPR certification are essential; prior long-term care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Florida Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• CPR certification is required or current CPR training verified.
• One year of long-term care experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents' needs and assist with developing care plans per MD orders.
• Implement and monitor resident care according to physician orders; communicate updates.
• Ensure timely administration of medications as prescribed by MD orders.
• Monitor vital signs (blood glucose, temperature, BP) and report changes.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, mobility).
• Ensure CNAs follow MD orders and provide supervision as needed.

Skills

CPR Certified

Long-term care experience

Education

Florida LPN license

Job description

Westminster Communities of Florida is a national leader in senior living and dedicated to a mission of service to older adults. Founded in 1954, Westminster Communities of Florida is a fiscally strong, not-for-profit organization serving more than 10,000 residents in Life Plan Communities and affordable Rental Retirement Communities. Our communities offer independent living, assisting living, nursing care, home care, pharmacy services, therapy services, and affordable housing for seniors.

Our life Plan Community, Westminster Shores, is surrounded by incredible Tampa Bay views and located in a quiet, welcoming neighborhood south of downtown St. Petersburg. We are proud to be recognized for excellence in senior care from Newsweek, America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2026.

We are currently searching for a Licensed Practical Nurse to work in Assisted Living. In this role, the Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care to the residents and supervise day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants in accordance with state and federal standards that govern our facility.

Schedule: Full-time position, 40 hours per week, Every Other Weekend, 1st shift (7am-3pm)

This position is responsible for:

1. Assist with the evaluation of resident's needs.
2. Assist with planning resident care based on MD orders.
3. Implement resident care based on MD orders. Evaluate care and communicate with MD for
updates of orders (PRN).
4. Ensure that residents receive their medicine at the prescribed time by the MD order.
5. Monitor blood glucose, temperature and blood pressure.
6. Assist residents with Daily Living Activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating,
transfer, ambulation, toileting and other resident needs.
7. Ensure that CNAs are following MD Orders.
The above job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and
responsibilities assigned to any employee; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely
listed in this description. This job description may change from time to time as the needs of the organization change.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Must be currently licensed in the State of Florida as a Licensed Practical Nurse
Must be CPR Certified
Experience and Basic Knowledge:
One year of long-term care desirable. Med-Surg, Home Health experience
helpful. Also experience working with the handicapped or developmentally
disabled adults.
Physical and Environmental Requirements: The physical activities of this position involve:
Fingering
Grasping
Kneeling
Lifting up to 40 lbs.
Pushing
Reaching
Standing
Stooping