Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Lakeviewterrace; Umatilla (FL); On-site; USD 37,195 - 52,073; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching after 6 months

Insurance available after 60 days

Provided meals

Employee scholarship funds

Shift Differentials from $2.00 - $4.00

Job summary

A community health organization in Umatilla, Florida, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide essential patient care. Responsibilities include maintaining documentation, administering medications, and responding to emergencies. Ideal candidates should possess a current licensed Practical Nurse in Florida, IV certification, and CPR certification. The position requires effective communication skills in English and the ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs. This role offers an hourly rate of $27.00 to $37.80, along with several employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed and certified as a Practical Nurse.
• Must communicate effectively with residents and staff.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation on residents' conditions.
• Administer medications as per physicians' orders.
• Respond to emergency calls within the community.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Ability to perform physical tasks

Education

Current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Florida

IV and CPR certification

Job description

• 401K Matching after 6 months of employment
• Insurance available to full time employees after 60 days
• Provided meals with minimal cost
• Employee scholarship funds
• Shift Differentials from $2.00 - $4.00 based on shifts.

Purpose

Maintain documentation and complete necessary forms reflecting residents’ conditions and treatments. Observe and report symptoms and condition changes of residents to physicians, director of nursing, and/or designee, resident’s representative, or other 3 rd party providers, as necessary. And above all, provide excellent patient care.

• Assume responsibilities as Community Nurse, when applicable, and respond to emergency calls of residents within the Independent Community. Understand and properly use the facility communication system, including the emergency call system.
• Follow physicians’ orders and perform accurate and timely administration of medications; complete appropriate paperwork, and maintain documentation in residents’ charts.. Provide care utilizing infection control measures.
• Give report to on-coming shift using 24-hour report and communication book to convey important information.
• Secure and store properly all toxic/hazardous substances utilized in the work area.

Required Qualification

• Current license as a licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Florida and IV certification. CPR certified
• For purposes of effective communication with residents, families and staff must be able to see, hear, speak, read and write English.
• Maintain ability to stretch, push, pull, kneel, reach, twist, lift unassisted at least 50 lbs and walk or stand up to eight hours.

Hourly Rate

$27.00 - $37.80

A criminal history background check and sex offender registry check will be required for the finalist under consideration for this position. We are a drug free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DSI Management, LLC and all supported companies, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, disability, religion, or veteran status.

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment with the company.

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