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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Full job description

Facility Name and Address:

Lakeview Terrace Retirement Community 95 Classic Drive Altoona, FL 32702

Purpose:

Maintain documentation and complete necessary forms reflecting residents' conditions and treatments. Observe and report symptoms and condition changes of residents to physicians, director of nursing, and/or designee, resident's representative, or other 3rd party providers, as necessary. And above all, provide excellent patient care.

Essential Duties:

Assume responsibilities as Community Nurse, when applicable, and respond to emergency calls of residents within the Independent Community. Understand and properly use the facility communication system, including the emergency call system. Follow physicians' orders and perform accurate and timely administration of medications; complete appropriate paperwork and maintain documentation in residents' charts. Provide care utilizing infection control measures. Give report to on-coming shift using 24-hour report and communication book to convey important information. Secure and store properly all toxic/hazardous substances utilized in the work area.

Required Qualification:

Current license as a licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Florida and IV certification. CPR certified For purposes of effective communication with residents, families and staff must be able to see, hear, speak, read and write English. Maintain ability to stretch, push, pull, kneel, reach, twist, lift unassisted at least 50 lbs and walk or stand up to eight hours.

Hourly Rate:

$27.00 - $37.80

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check and sex offender registry check will be required for the finalist under consideration for this position. We are a drug free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

DSI Management, LLC and all supported companies, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, disability, religion, or veteran status.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment with the company.

E-Verify:

DSI Management, LLC and all supported companies use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster [PDF] Right To Work Poster [PDF]

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$27.00 - $37.80 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person