Licensed Practical Nurse

Sevita; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Job security and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Sevita in Lake City, Florida is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide high-impact nursing services to individuals with various needs, including brain injuries and developmental disabilities. This role offers a meaningful career path with the chance to work in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and providing training to staff and individuals. The ideal candidate should possess an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, a current LPN/LVN licensure, and effective communication skills. We offer flexible schedules and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of nursing experience with the population served.
• Current driver’s license, car registration, and auto insurance.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health conditions and ensure quality services.
• Administer medications and document care.
• Conduct assessments and implement healthcare services.

Skills

Effective communication

Infection control

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing or related field

Current state LPN or LVN licensure

Tools

CPR Certification

HIV/AIDS Certification

Job description

ResCare Community Living, a part of the Sevita family, provides quality services that empower individuals, enhance independence, and help people live well. Since 1974, we’ve supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independently at home and in their community. With our dedicated team and experienced staff, we provide person‑centered services that help people build skills, overcome challenges, and reach their full potential.

Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse

This is a fantastic role to continue your nursing career path and work within a setting that offers variety and rewarding challenges. You will have high‑impact work by providing nursing services, training, and supports to address the medical or psychiatric needs of individuals with a brain injury, intellectual and developmental disability, a substance use disorder, and/or an emotional or behavioral disability.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health conditions of individuals served and ensure quality services are provided.
• Administer medications and provide documentation as well as oversee and monitor staff members who administer medications.
• Provide prescribed medical treatment by physician’s orders and personal care services.
• Conduct assessments, implement health care services to be included in each Individual Service Plan (ISP), and respond to changes of condition.
• Provide training to staff members including universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration.
• Serve as liaison and advocate with other medical and professional service providers as well as work with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment of individuals receiving care.
• Provide training for individuals served with topics including self‑medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention, and smoking cessation.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing or related field, or state certificate
• One year of experience working with population served in a nursing capacity
• Current state LPN or LVN licensure for state of residence
• Current driver’s license, car registration, and auto insurance
• Other certifications as required by state licensing regulations such as CPR/FA and HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, and ACT training
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, individuals served, and families

Benefits

• Full, Part‑time, and As Needed schedules available.
• Full compensation/benefits package for full‑time employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

We have a rewarding work environment for you – come join our team.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.