LPN Full Time and Part Time Nights $3000 sign-on bonus!
De Luna Health and Rehabilitation Center
Pensacola, Florida
Job Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at De Luna Health and Rehabilitation Center. As a LPN, you will provide direct nursing care to our residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by our Nursing Assistants. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the healthcare industry, we encourage you to apply.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Direct the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care center.
- Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by the center.
- Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift as required.
- Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the residents' total regimen of care is maintained.
- Participate in center surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as may be requested.
- Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the residents' discharge plans as required.
- Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
- Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
- Complete and file required record keeping forms upon the residents' admissions, transfers, and/or discharges.
- Receive telephone orders from physicians and transcribe as required by center policy.
- Chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the residents, as well as the residents' responses to the care.
Requirements:
- Must hold a current and valid LPN license in the state employed.
- Completion of postsecondary education and be able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
- Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance as required.
- Must be able to work weekend and overtime as required.
- Must meet all local health regulations and pass postemployment exam, if required.
- Must have and pass a Level II Background Check through the State of Florida Clearing House.
Physical Demands and Environment:
- Frequent walking, reaching, climbing, bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, and pulling.
- Willing to work beyond normal working hours and during disastrous circumstances, as needed.
- Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.