LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Life Care Centers of America; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Florida is seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team. The LPN will deliver quality nursing care to patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and uphold Life Care standards in accordance with state laws.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, reporting changes, and on a daily basis assigning duties and providing clinical supervision to CNAs. CPR certification is required and ongoing licensure must be maintained.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited LPN program.
• Must hold an active LPN/LVN license in the applicable state.
• Minimum 1 year skilled nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification required on hire or during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to patients as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor and report changes in patients' condition.
• Assign duties and provide clinical supervision to CNAs.
• Provide quality care in accordance with laws and Life Care standards.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient monitoring

CPR certification

Education

Graduated from an accredited LPN program

Active LPN/LVN license in good standing

Job description

Come and grow with us! We are affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, which is a privately owned 47-year industry leader in healthcare with more than 200 locations across the U.S. We are currently seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse to add to our team of professionals. We believe that every job in our company plays a vital role in our continued growth and commitment to provide quality patient care. We believe in providing our associates with opportunities to help them reach their maximum potential through working with strong multidisciplinary teams. We invite you to come and join our growing team.

As an important member of our interdisciplinary team, the LPN delivers quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact and provides care and services to allow patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well‑being in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Your role will involve monitoring and reporting changes in the patient’s condition. On a daily basis you must be able to assign duties, instruct, and provide clinical supervision to CNAs.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited LPN program
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year skilled nursing experience preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

An Equal Opportunity Employer