RN/LPN 3p-11p (FT)

Westminster Oaks; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Oaks in Tallahassee, FL seeks a responsible Registered Nurse to serve as Charge Nurse, guiding care per physician orders and supervising CNAs and LPNs. Florida RN licensure and CPR certification are required; long-term care experience is desirable.

Training is provided for candidates with less LTC exposure. The role involves coordinating resident care, documenting orders, and communicating with physicians to update plans.

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed in Florida as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• CPR Certification required.
• One year of long-term care experience desirable; Med-Surg or Home Health helpful.
• Willing to train on the job if lacking experience.

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 medications, IVs, shots, update patient records, provide emotional support and patient education.
• Receive and transcribe orders from attending physicians.
• Monitor vital signs and perform basic diagnostics as needed.
• Respond to emergencies.
• Coordinate doctor visits and transportation for residents; schedule labs and transcribe results.
• Supervise CNAs and LPNs as Charge Nurse and ensure care plans are followed.

Skills

RN supervision

Leadership

Emergency response

CPR readiness

Communication

Education

Florida RN License

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.

Licenses & Certifications

• COVID-19 Vaccination
• CPR Certified
• RN

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