Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

AgeWell Senior Living; Florida; On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Company-paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Disability

Paid Time Off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

AgeWell Senior Living's Sonata Lake Mary is actively seeking experienced Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our brand-new, resort-style community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Respite and Memory Care.

Work the 11p-7a shift, supervising HHAs/CNAs, administering medications, and monitoring residents with compassion and professionalism. Join a team dedicated to excellent care and customer service in a vibrant Florida setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program.
• Currently licensed to practice as an LPN in Florida.
• CPR certification or to be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained yearly.
• Ability to communicate well, both written and verbal.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise HHAs and CNAs and other nursing staff.
• Make daily rounds of Assisted Living and Retirement residents.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Observe and report residents' conditions to the Director of Wellness/ED.
• Maintain nursing station, med room and cart cleanliness.
• Guide and orient new staff and complete admissions/discharges when needed.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Patient care

Empathy for seniors

Education

LPN license (Florida)

CPR certification

Job description

You. Belong. Here.

At Sonata Lake Mary we place a high emphasis on the overall wellbeing of our residents and believe in providing excellent care and customer service! Come be a part of the excitement as we continue our journey of touching lives in this beautiful community and premier work atmosphere.

If That's Not Reason Enough, As a Certified Great Place To Work For 8 Years In a Row, We Proudly Offer Eligible Team Members

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan and paid holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

You deserve to be part of our thriving culture!

Inspiration Lives Here. See Your Future With Us!

Sonata Lake Mary, an Agewell Solvere Living managed community, is currently searching for experienced and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to work on the 11p-7a shift for our brand-new, resort-style Independent Living, Assisted Living, Respite and Memory Care community!

At Sonata Lake Mary we put a high emphasis on the overall wellbeing of our residents and believe in providing excellent care and customer service! Come be a part of the excitement as we continue our journey of touching lives in this beautiful community and premier work atmosphere.

If That's Not Reason Enough, As a Certified Great Place To Work For 6 Years In a Row, We Proudly Offer Eligible Team Members

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
• Paid Time off and Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

You deserve to be part of our thriving culture!

Job Summary

Responsible for carrying out the instructions of the Director of Wellness. Supervise and monitor nursing staff to obtain highest quality care by performing routine nursing duties. Accountable to Director of Wellness/Executive Director for all nursing department activities and maintaining the corporate philosophy of quality care.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise HHAs, CNAs and the facility staff.
• Make daily rounds of all Assisted Living residents and retirement residents if needed.
• Observes and reports symptoms and conditions of patients to Director of Wellness “DOW” /Delegating R.N./Physician.
• Administers medications and treatments per signed doctor’s orders in an accurate, safe manner, observes effectiveness and reports to physician if needed.
• Informs DOW of when supplies and equipment are needed.
• Orders medication from pharmacy when needed.
• Supervises the Home Health Aide to ensure that all nursing care is given properly, safely and of the up most quality.
• Administers emergency first aid.
• Assures that daily assignments for patient care, incidental duties, performed by nurse and HHA as outlined by Director of Wellness are carried out. Re: Nurse/HHA documentation, Ex: V/S, weights, nurse’s notes, medication, kardex, etc.
• Make daily rounds of all patients and area. Recognize, interpret and report conditions to the DOW/RN/ED as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and neatness of nurse’s station, med room and cart.
• Assist in the orientation of new staff.
• Complete admission and discharge evaluations as necessary.
• Check equipment for cleanliness and condition.
• Provide guidance for nursing assistants.
• Promote and maintain good interpersonal relationships with residents, visitors and personnel.
• Perform related work as required per assignment. Understands duties and responsibilities are carried out for both assisted living and independent residents throughout the facility

Note

The above duties include many of the tasks for LPN. At times it may be necessary to perform other duties as requested by the Director of Wellness. Refusal to perform any task as directed by leadership will be cause for disciplinary action.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program, currently licensed to practice per state.
• Work experience in the geriatric field
• Ability to communicate well and in writing.
• Ability to deal with visitors, staff and residents in a courteous manner.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 60lbs.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure at times.
• Must be able to perform good grooming practices, personal hygiene and be punctual and regular in attendance.
• Must have warm, friendly, congenial personality. Must present a professional appearance and possess an empathetic attitude towards seniors.
• Ability to assess a resident’s condition and intervene when needed.
• CPR certified, or obtained within 90 days of hire and yearly thereafter.
• May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.
• May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents’ apartments.