RN/LPN 11p-7p (PT)

Westminster Communities of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Communities of Florida in Tallahassee is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse to join our resident care team. You will follow physician orders to plan and implement care for residents, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and respond to emergencies.

This role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, supervising CNAs and LPNs as Charge Nurse, coordinating appointments, and ensuring documentation accuracy as part of a compassionate long-term care environment.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida.
• CPR certification required.
• One year of long-term care experience desirable.
• Med-Surg or Home Health experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning resident care by following physician orders.
• Implement resident care based on physician orders.
• Evaluate care and communicate with doctors for updates of orders.
• Administer medication, IVs, injections, and document patient records.
• Provide emotional support and patient education.
• Perform basic diagnostics as directed.
• Receive and transcribe orders from attending physicians.
• Monitor vital signs and respond to emergencies.
• Schedule doctor visits and coordinate transportation.
• Supervise CNAs and LPNs as Charge Nurse to ensure adherence to orders.

Skills

CPR Certification

Education

Registered Nurse License (FL)

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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

1. Assist in planning resident care by following physician orders.
2. Implement resident care based on physician orders.
3. Evaluate care and communicate with doctors for updates of orders.
4. Administer medication, IVs, give shots, update patient records, provide emotional support, patient education, basic diagnostics, and other patient procedures for residents.
5. Receive and transcribe orders from attending physicians.
6. Monitor blood glucose, temperature, and blood pressure when necessary.
7. Respond to all emergencies.
8. Schedule doctor’s appointments and coordinate transportation for the residents. Includes scheduling labs and transcribing lab results.
9. Supervise CNA's and LPN’s as Charge Nurse – ensure they are providing resident care based on physician orders and defined care plans.

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 Registered Nurse. Must be CPR Certified. One year of long term care desirable. Med-Surg, Home Health experience helpful. Experience working with the elderly, physically or developmentally disabled adults preferred. Will train on-the- job in lieu of above experience.