RN/LPN 3p-11p (FT)

Westminster Brand 051816; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Communities of Florida seeks a Charge Nurse (Direct Care Nursing) for a full-time position in Florida. The role requires maintaining RN licensure in Florida, CPR certification, and experience or training in long-term care settings to support residents according to physician orders.

Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring vital signs, coordinating appointments, and supervising CNA/LPN staff to ensure care plans are followed.

Qualifications

• Must be a Florida-licensed Registered Nurse (RN).
• CPR certification required.
• One year of long-term care desirable. Med-Surg or Home Health experience helpful.
• Training available on the job if not already experienced.

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, give shots, update patient records, provide emotional support and education.
• Receive and transcribe orders from attending physicians.
• Monitor glucose, temperature, and blood pressure as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate doctor appointments.

Skills

RN knowledge

Long-term care experience

Communication

Education

RN License (Florida)

CPR Certification

Job description

• Direct Care Nursing
• Full-Time

Description

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

• 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, give shots, update patient records, provide emotional support, patient education, basic diagnostics, and other patient procedures for residents.
• Receive and transcribe orders from attending physicians.
• Monitor blood glucose, temperature, and blood pressure when necessary.
• Respond to all emergencies.
• Schedule doctor's appointments and coordinate transportation for the residents. Includes scheduling labs and transcribing lab results.
• 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.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

CPR Certified

RN

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