Licensed Practical Nurse - Geriatric Care, Med Admin & Vital Signs

Providence Senior Living; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Living is seeking a dedicated nursing professional to provide comprehensive care for residents, including medication passes and wound care, while upholding grooming standards outlined in the employee handbook.

You will manage residents' healthcare needs, assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and maintain a safe, clean environment. PPE usage and regulatory compliance are essential, with ongoing CNA training support.

Responsibilities

• Manages residents' healthcare needs in accordance with state and federal guidelines while delivering on the Providence Living policies and procedures.
• Provides quality nursing care and assistance with the functions of daily living.
• Helps residents with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, or standing and walking.
• Assists with self-administration of medication.
• Responds quickly to emergencies and follows Providence Living guidelines for reporting events.
• Measures and records residents' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• Assists with training of new Certified Nursing Assistants.
• Assists community in maintaining all public, staff, and residential areas.
• Wears appropriate PPE throughout shift as regulated by CDC and local regulatory guidelines.
• Adheres to an updated state or federal regulations, including but not limited to COVID and other infectious virus and disease procedures.
• Completes all require training and in-service recertification.
• Safety is an important part of the Providence Living culture, as such, all policies and procedures for workplace safety must be observed while on property.
• Observes residents, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
• Answers telephone calls.
• Answers front door.

Job description

Providence Living is seeking a dedicated nursing professional to provide comprehensive care for residents, including medication passes and wound care, while upholding grooming standards outlined in the employee handbook.

You will manage residents' healthcare needs, assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and maintain a safe, clean environment. PPE usage and regulatory compliance are essential, with ongoing CNA training support.