Memory Care LPN: Compassionate Resident Nursing

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

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.