Licensed Practical Nurse SNF FT

Aviva Senior Living; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva Senior Living is seeking a full-time LPN for the day shift on the Skilled Nursing floor in Sarasota, FL. The role covers 12-hour shifts across three days per week, with base pay reflecting experience and market adjustments in Sarasota.

Responsibilities include directing and supporting resident care under a physician, maintaining regulatory standards, updating care plans and MAR records, and supervising CNAs. A Florida LPN license is required.

Qualifications

• Valid Florida license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and related laws/regulations.
• Willing to adopt new nursing methods and principles.
• Able to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Able to work harmoniously with staff, residents, and families.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead resident care under a licensed physician.
• Review and update care plans, orders, MAR and records to meet resident needs.
• Coordinate with nursing leadership and ancillary services for residents.
• Supervise direct care staff and monitor service delivery during shifts.
• Complete documentation accurately and timely.
• Ensure adherence to infection control and safety guidelines.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent decision-making

Communication

Resident care

Education

LPN license

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Benderson Family Skilled Nursing - Sarasota, FL 34235

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: LPN license

Job Category: Nurse

Aviva Senior Living is currently seeking a full-time LPN for an available day shift schedule on our Skilled Nursing floor, 3 days per week, 12-hour shifts.

Base pay depends on years of experience and was recently increased to be competitive in the Sarasota market.

Job Duties Include, but are not limited to:

• Under the direction of a licensed physician, directs and leads the care of Residents using specialized nursing skills related to long term care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to Federal/State life safety codes, the Florida Nurse Practice Act, Standards of Practice for Long Term Care Nursing as well as legal, regulatory requirements.
• Reviews and updates care plan, physician orders, MAR/Pharmacy profile and other records to ensure resident needs are met.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and report the needs of the Residents appropriately.
• Coordinates, in cooperation with the nursing and facility leadership, ancillary health care and health education services for Residents.
• Identifies Resident problems, concerns, or issues and provide appropriate follow-up to ensure resolution.
• Supervises direct care staff and monitor effective service delivery during assigned shift.
• Reviews Resident treatment and medication records to assure quality of care.
• Participates in the evaluation of CNAs.
• Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Acts in compliance with regulatory and professional; standards and guidelines.
• Performs routine nursing services for residents as directed.
• Adheres to facility policies and procedures and participates in facility quality improvement and safety programs.
• Oversees Falls Program and Pressure Sore Program for those resident on their team.
• Completes “point of service” documentation within the electronic medical record database.
• Demonstrates and supervises nursing assistants with adherence to strict standards of Infection Control and Prevention.

Resident Rights:

• Maintains the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
• Treats all residents fairly, and with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Ensures that all nursing care is provided in privacy.
• Knocks before entering the resident’s room.

QualificationsEducational/Professional Qualifications:

• Valid Florida license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
• Willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

Please be advised that all opportunities to work at Aviva require a Level 2 background screening. For more information about the requirements and process, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ for more information.