Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Westminster St. Augustine; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Meals

Free Flu Shots and Hepatitis B vaccinations

Resident Scholarship Program

Job summary

Westminster St. Augustine in Florida is looking for a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to supervise nursing assistants and provide direct care to residents. This role involves administering medications, conducting patient evaluations, and ensuring compliance with medical orders. Candidates must be currently licensed in Florida and CPR certified, with preference for those with long-term care experience. The position offers a supportive environment and vital role in our nursing team.

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed in Florida as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• One year of long-term care experience is desirable.
• Experience with developmentally disabled adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise CNA's and ensure compliance with physician orders.
• Assist with resident care and medication management.
• Perform evaluations and enter physician orders.

Skills

Supervision of CNA's

Medication management

Patient care assessment

CPR Certified

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse in Florida

CPR Certification

Job description

Located in the heart of World Golf Village, Westminster St. Augustine, a Life Care Retirement Community, is currently accepting applications for the position of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) part‑time, 3pm - 11pm in our Health Center. As part of the Nursing Team, this individual will provide direct nursing care to residents as well as supervise day‑to‑day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants and staff nurses in accordance with state and federal standards. As part of the Westminster Family, this position is vital in supporting our Nursing Team.

EOE, DFWP - "We honor those who have served."

To learn more about our culture and what it is like to work at Westminster Communities of Florida, follow us on our social channels (Facebook and Instagram) at @WestminsterCareers.

For part‑time status we offer:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free counseling for employees and their families
• Resident Christmas Fund for team members
• Resident Scholarship Program to assist in furthering education (after 3 months)
• Foundation Mercy Fund
• Free Flu Shots and Hepatitis B vaccinations
• Discounted Meals
• Tickets at Work – discount pricing on travel and entertainment options
• Training & Career growth

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Supervise CNA's as the Charge Nurse; ensure that CNA's are following physician orders.
2. Implement resident care based on physician orders. Evaluate care and communicate with doctors for updates of orders (PRN). Complete admission documentation in ECS.
3. Assist with the evaluation of residents for medical needs/changes. Assist with planning resident care based on physician orders. Enter physician orders into ECS.
4. Ensure that residents are receiving their medication based on doctor’s orders/complete medication pass.
5. Maintain the medication cart including audit procedures for PRN medication and controlled medicines as defined by the nursing standards.
6. Perform skin evaluations and skin treatment as required by skin treatment protocols. Monitor blood glucose, temperature, and blood pressure.
7. Assist patients/residents with Activities of Daily Living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, transferring, ambulating, toileting, and other resident needs.

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. ALL APPLICANT'S PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR CURRENT PROFESSIONAL FL CNA LICENSE AND CPR CERTIFICATION WITHIN YOUR APPLICATION TO EXPEDITE THE PROCESS.

Experience and Basic Knowledge: One year of long‑term care is desirable. Med‑surg, Home Health experience helpful. In addition, experience working with the handicapped or developmentally disabled adults preferred.

Physical and Environmental Requirements. The physical activities of this position involve: Fingering, lifting up to 40 lbs., standing, grasping, pushing, stooping, kneeling, reaching.

Sensory and communicative activities with or without prosthetics of this position are: Feeling, smelling, hearing, speaking, seeing, tasting.

An individual in this position will be exposed to: Inside environmental conditions, blood borne pathogens, physical hazards using equipment, respiratory hazards.

Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of this position.

Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Licenses & Certifications

• CPR Certified
• LPN

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