License Practical Nurse
4 weeks ago
Shifts:
7 am - 3 pm (includes weekends)
RNs/LPNs - Shift Differential Pay
$1.00 differential pay for the Day Shift (7a - 3p) Saturday and Sunday in addition to base rate of pay.
Benefits:
- Paid Weekly
- Holiday Pay
- Matching 401(k) Program
- Scholarship opportunities
- Safety Shoe Stipend
- Bi -Annual Employee Appreciation Bonus
- Wonderful Working Conditions
- Opportunities for Advancement
Position Summary:
The License Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the delivery of premium Member direct care and customer service in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations. The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for ensure that Members under their care are provided excellent patient care and assistance with activities of daily living in a work environment committed to Member centric lifestyle. The Licensed Practical Nurse is an active contributor in the nursing services department and works cooperatively and in collaboration with different staff members within this department and within other departments to provide the highest-quality life experience possible for each Member under their care.
Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for providing direct care to Members under the immediate direction the Manager of The Highlands or Isle of Skye, or their designee, in accordance with established nursing policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations. May also take direction from the Director of Health Services and works collaboratively with the Director of Clinical Services as the ECC consultant for The Highlands and Isle of Skye
2. Responsible for providing services to Members in a timely, respectful, and friendly manner while protecting Member resident rights, dignity, and privacy. Maintains a positive work attitude and relationship with Members, visitors, family members and staff. Functions as the Charge Nurse while on duty and as a preceptor to new staff members as assigned.
3. Knowledge and application of medication administration techniques. Maintains the Standard of Practice for Medication Administration as set forth by nursing governing bodies.
4. Knowledge and ability to coach/lead Certified Nursing Assistants and monitors personnel on the floor
5. Directs the day-to-day functions of the Certified Nurse Aides (CNA), to include but not limited to, ensuring compliance with all current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern long term care facilities; ensuring work assignments are performed within acceptable nursing standards; making reports and recommendations concerning the activities of CNA, assigning CNA to specific Members, and ensuring CNA is aware of Member care plans.
6. Assure that appropriate, informative and descriptive documentation in medical records is maintained to include, but not limited to, charting of all accident/incidents involving members and notifying physician, charting on admission, transfer and/or discharge, receiving and transcribing physician's orders to Member medical records, accurately completing medications sheets and treatment/care plans, reporting all discrepancies noted concerning established member care to Director of to ensure that the nurses' notes reflect that the care plan is being followed.
7. Coordinates nursing services portion of MDS and Member Care Plans/Discharge Plans with other involved departments
8. Ensures that narcotic records are accurate and immediately reports any discrepancies as per established policy and procedure.
9. Administers professional nursing services as required to include, but not limited to, maintaining infection control protocols, obtaining sputum, urine and other lab tests as ordered, taking and recording vital signs, other nursing functions such as tube feeding, suctioning, wound care, colostomy care, range of motion exercises, and palliative care.
10. Participates in the orientation of new member/family members to the Health Care Center. Continues to meet with Members/family members, as necessary.
11. Assists employees in solving day to day questions and problems as needed or requested.
12. Trains and/or orients new employees in all aspects of their positions to include, but not limited to, job description/essential functions of the job, minimum acceptable levels of performance, risks and prevention to infectious disease, proper and safe use of work tools and equipment, proper hand washing techniques, safety procedures, proper use of personal protective equipment, and universal precautions/blood borne pathogens program.
13. Assists other employees in lifting and/or carrying unusually large or heavy objects each shift in a manner that complies with company safety procedures.
14. Effectively communicates with Members, families, and staff.
15. Recognizes change in a Member's condition, acts appropriately to these changes, facilitating needed care. Reports all changes per departmental procedures.
16. Set ups and passes medications, observing the 5 rights of medication administration.
17. Observes residents for drug effects/interactions.
18. Orders medications as needed, per pharmacy protocols.
19. Actively participates in emergency preparedness programs and responds accordingly in emergency situations.
20. Actively participates in mandatory meetings on the units and other training sessions as assigned. Attend and participate in continuing education programs designed to keep staff abreast of changes as well as to maintain licenses in a current and active status.
Qualifications:
1. Must be a graduate from a basic educational program in professional nursing (LPN) and have an active license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Florida. High School diploma or equivalent preferred. A minimum of one (1) year proven experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in skilled nursing, acute care or assisted living preferred
2. Skill in understanding of computer software as it relates to the job. Experience with electronic medical records preferred. Ability to communicate effectively in writing in medical records
3. Ability to work with geriatric members and with memory impaired individuals and groups.
4. Ability to work closely with professional and non-professional staff members
5. Demonstrates effective supervisory, communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
6. Demonstrates skills and abilities in clinical and administrative areas including ability to work with limited supervision and to make decisions based on established policies and procedures
7. This individual will need to be empathetic, enthusiastic and have an affinity for working with a diverse senior population.
The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch is an exciting place to work, learn, be happy and flourish We have been awarded "Best Retirement Community" for 14 years in a row Do not miss this opportunity to work with an exciting team and make a positive difference in the lives of our members and the Sarasota community.
The Glenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
All applicants must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen and Level II background screening.
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