LPN- License Practical Nurse

Citadel Care Centers; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Citadel Care Centers is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for immediate hire in Florida. The role involves supervising nursing assistants, reviewing resident assignments, and ensuring completion of tasks on shift.

You will administer medications, assist physicians during rounds, and support care plans in collaboration with the Care Plan Coordinator. Candidates must hold a Florida LPN license and CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with Florida license (LPN).
• CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Holds daily shift report with nursing assistants before shift start.
• Reviews daily resident assignments on the unit.
• Ensures assignments are completed before shift end.
• Rounds on residents at least every two hours.
• Administers medications and treatments per physician orders; orders medications as needed.
• Collaborates with Care Plan Coordinator to develop/maintain nursing care plans.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assessments

CPR/BLS

Education

LPN Florida license

Job description

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - IMMEDIATE HIRE!!!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Holds daily shift report with nursing assistants assigned to the unit prior to the start of the shift.
• Reviews written daily assignments for each resident on assigned unit.
• Assures assignments are completed before the end of the shift
• Makes rounds on assigned residents at least once every two hours
• Administers medication and treatments according to the physician's orders. Assumes responsibility for ordering medications
• Collaborates with Care Plan Coordinator to develop and maintain nursing care plans and update these plans
• Assists the attending physician with rounds and special procedures as needed
• Transcribes, documents and implements physician's orders
• Contacts the resident's physician and family to notify them of a change in the resident's condition or accident/incident;
• Assumes independent responsibility for completing required routine documentation and auditing as required
• Participates in the hiring, interviewing and orientation of nursing assistants
• Assist in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Practical Nurse licensed in the State of Florida
• CPR/BLS