Weekend LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

HarborChase of Daytona; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HarborChase of Daytona provides direct nursing care to residents under the supervision of the Director of Resident Care. The role emphasizes adherence to nursing standards, state and federal regulations, and established care plans.

The nurse administers medications per physician orders, documents on the MAR, and ensures accurate charting. Responsibilities include coordinating resources, responding to emergencies, maintaining confidentiality, and guiding residents in self-care activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and safe delivery of health services to residents
• Administer medication per physician orders and document on MAR
• Assemble resident charts and verify forms are complete and accurate
• Prepare incident/accident reports and notify physician and family per policy
• Maintain confidentiality and resident rights regarding information
• Assist residents in learning appropriate self-care activities
• Organize resources to meet residents' needs under care
• Recognize emergencies and initiate appropriate action

Skills

Nursing care

Documentation

Medication administration

Plan of care

Patient/family communication

Emergency response

Safety methods

Team coordination

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

Provides direct and individual nursing care to assigned residents based on nursing standards and under the supervision of the Director of Resident Care (DRC). Also maintains compliance with all state and federal regulations and the standards of HRA.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures quality and safe delivery of health services to residents
• Implements plan of care formulated by physician and DRC
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of care given
• Assesses and provides resident and family/care giver information pertinent to diagnosis or plan of care
• Administers medication per physician orders. Documents properly on MAR. Observes for any adverse reaction and notifies physician accordingly
• Assembles resident charts, resident records and checks that all necessary forms are complete and accurate
• Prepares incident/accident reports for residents as needed per policy. Notifies physician and family post incident/accident per policy and documents appropriately
• Maintains safe and healthy working environment and uses safe work methods and procedures in accordance with clinical standards
• Assists resident in learning appropriate self-care activities
• Organizes and monitors associates and material resources necessary for meeting the needs of the residents under his/her care
• Recognizes emergencies and life-threatening situations and initiates appropriate action(s)
• Maintains confidentiality and resident rights regarding all resident personal information
• Performs any other duties requested by supervisor
• The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
• The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
• Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
• Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
• Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able
• Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
• Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent
• All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents