LPN - Florida Long-Term Care (Full-Time)

Westminster Communities of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Communities of Florida is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work on-site in a senior care setting. The role involves evaluating resident needs, planning and implementing care per MD orders, and ensuring timely medication administration.

The LPN will monitor vital signs and assist with daily living activities, while supervising CNAs to ensure compliance with orders. Requires Florida LPN license and CPR certification; 1 year in long-term care is desirable.

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed in the State of Florida as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• CPR certification is required.
• One year of long term care desirable.
• Med-Surg or Home Health experience is helpful; experience with handicapped or developmentally disabled adults is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist with evaluation of residents' needs and plan resident care based on MD orders.
• Implement resident care based on MD orders and communicate updates to MD.
• Ensure residents receive medications at the prescribed times.
• Monitor blood glucose, temperature and blood pressure.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, transfer, mobility, toileting).
• Ensure CNAs follow MD orders.

Skills

CPR certified

Care planning

Vital signs monitoring

Long-term care experience

Education

LPN license

Job description

Westminster Communities of Florida is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work on-site in a senior care setting. The role involves evaluating resident needs, planning and implementing care per MD orders, and ensuring timely medication administration.

The LPN will monitor vital signs and assist with daily living activities, while supervising CNAs to ensure compliance with orders. Requires Florida LPN license and CPR certification; 1 year in long-term care is desirable.