Licensed Practical Nurse 78 FT- Evenings Position Available In Polk, Florida
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Job Description
Why work for us? Competitive Hourly Wage based on experience. Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 403b Paid Time Off Plan Work Alongside Industry Experts That Take Pride in Their Work Supportive Management Team That Put Employees First Warm and Friendly Work Environment Typical shift is 7PM – 7AM, three days a week to includes every other weekend. Shift diff for evening and weekends.
JOB SUMMARY
Provide direct nursing care to the AL residents and supervise day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants in accordance with state and federal standards.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards, and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities. Assist with the evaluation of residents needs. Assist with planning resident care based on MD orders. Implement resident care based on MD orders. Evaluate care and communicate with MD for updates of orders (PRN). Ensure that residents receive their medicine at the prescribed time by the MD order. Monitor blood glucose, temperature and blood pressure. Assist residents with Daily Living Activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, transfer, ambulation, toileting and other resident needs. Ensure that CNAs are following MD Orders.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Must be currently licensed in the State of Florida as a License Practical Nurse. Must be CPR Certified.
Experience and Basic Knowledge:
One year of long term care desirable. Med/Surg, Home Health experience helpful. Also experience working with the handicapped, developmentally disabled, or older adults preferred.
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
The physical activities of this position involve: Manual Dexterity, Lifting up to 40 lbs., Standing, Stooping, Grasping, Pushing, Kneeling, Reaching Sensory and communicative activities with or without prosthetics of this position are: Feeling,Smelling, Hearing, Speaking, Seeing, and Tasting An individual in this position will be exposed to: Inside environmental conditions, Blood borne pathogens, Physical hazards using equipment, and Respiratory hazards Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of this position. EOE, Drug Free Workplace Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. See job description
