LPN- Memory Care FT 7-3 or 3-11

WESTMINSTER OAKS; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Oaks in Florida is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support resident care in a skilled nursing setting. You will assess resident needs, plan and implement care per physician orders, and monitor vital signs while ensuring timely medication administration.

CPR certification is required, and prior Med-Surg or Home Health experience is desirable. Experience with handicapped or developmentally disabled adults is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active LPN license in Florida.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience in long term care desirable.
• Med-Surg or Home Health experience helpful.
• Experience with handicapped or developmentally disabled adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with evaluating residents needs.
• Assist with planning resident care based on MD orders.
• Implement resident care based on MD orders and communicate updates to MD.
• Ensure residents receive medications on time per MD orders.
• Monitor vital signs including blood glucose, temperature, and BP.
• Assist with Daily Living Activities (bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, transfer, ambulation, toileting).
• Ensure CNAs follow MD orders.

Skills

CPR Certification

Patient Care

Long-Term Care

MD Orders Coordination

Education

LPN License

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and it's communities.

• Assist with the evaluation of residents needs.
• Assist with planning resident care based on MD orders.
• Implement resident care based on MD orders. Evaluate care and communicate with MD for updates of orders (PRN).
• Ensure that residents receive their medicine at the prescribed time by the MD order.
• Monitor blood glucose, temperature and blood pressure.
• Assist residents with Daily Living Activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, transfer, ambulation, toileting and other resident needs.
• Ensure that CNAs are following MD Orders.

The above job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and responsibilities assigned to any employee; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in this description. This job description may change from time to time as the needs of the organization change.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Must be currently licensed in the State of Florida as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Must be CPR Certified. One year of long term care desirable. Med-Surg, Home Health experience helpful. Also experience working with the handicapped or developmentally disabled adults.

Licenses & Certifications Required

• LPN

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