Long Term Care LPN

Austin Community College; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college in Florida is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide professional nursing care for residents in a long-term care setting. The LPN will be responsible for ensuring the health and safety of residents, administering medications as ordered, and documenting care interactions. The ideal candidate will have a valid LPN certification and demonstrate strong communication and assessment skills to work effectively within a healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform nursing care under supervision of advanced practice providers.
• Competency in resident assessment and documentation.
• Skilled in medication administration per care plan.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in long term care settings.
• Ensure health, comfort, and safety of residents.
• Document resident interactions and outcomes.

Skills

Professional nursing care

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Effective communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse certification

Job description

The Long Term Care (LTC) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care for residents of all ages in long term care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing principles for the resident in the relevant clinical setting. Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards related to the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident as per care plan. Possess the ability to perform testing to evaluate data reflective of the resident's status and to provide the care needed. Demonstrates ability to recognize problems, recommend solutions and respond effectively to assist in an emergent situation.

Ensures the health, comfort and safety of residents. Contributes to the assessment of residents and administers medications or treatments as ordered. Provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed. Documents resident interactions as needed and the outcomes related to resident care, medication, behavior, activity, and dietary. Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with resident, health care providers, and the public. Ability to work effectively with professional and supportive personnel as a member of an interdisciplinary care team. Ability to communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Counsels residents, family members and/or resident advocate, under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider or physician on prevention and treatment plans. Knowledge of resident education principles to develop a self-care program. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with resident, health care providers, and the public. Ability to work effectively with professional and supportive personnel as a member of an interdisciplinary care team. Ability to communicate clearly and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Counsels residents, family members and/or resident advocate, under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider or physician on prevention and treatment plans. Knowledge of resident education principles to develop a self-care program. Performs other related duties as assigned.