Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

DSI Management, LLC.; 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 with minimal cost

Employee scholarship funds

Shift Differentials up to $4.00

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Florida is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide excellent patient care and administer medications. Responsibilities include responding to emergencies and maintaining documentation of residents’ conditions. Candidates must hold a valid LPN license, be CPR certified, and possess the strength to perform physical tasks. The hourly rate ranges from $27.00 to $37.80, depending on qualifications and experience. An equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Florida.
• CPR certified with IV certification.
• Ability to perform physical tasks unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care for residents.
• Administer medications as per physicians’ orders.
• Respond to emergency calls as Community Nurse.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient care

Medication administration

Basic life support (CPR)

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license

IV 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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