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

Westminster Communities of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Communities of Florida is seeking an LPN to provide nursing care in a long-term care setting in Florida. The role involves evaluating resident needs, planning care per physician orders, and administering meds accurately and timely.

The ideal candidate will have a Florida LPN license, CPR certification, and 1+ year in long-term care or related settings. Experience with adults with disabilities is a plus, and the position may require travel within the community network.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Florida as an LPN.
• CPR certification is required.
• One year of long-term care experience desirable.
• Med-Surg or Home Health experience helpful.
• Experience with handicapped or developmentally disabled adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with evaluation of residents' needs.
• Assist with planning resident care based on MD orders.
• Implement resident care based on MD orders; evaluate and communicate with MD for updates of orders (PRN).
• Ensure residents receive medications at the prescribed times by MD orders.
• Monitor blood glucose, temperature and blood pressure.
• Assist residents with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, transfer, ambulation, toileting).
• Ensure CNAs are following MD orders.

Skills

CPR Certification

Patient care

Education

LPN license (Florida)

Job description

• Travel Required : No

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.

Travel Required

No .

Licenses & Certifications

Required

LPN

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