Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN - PRN
Overview:
The Licensed Practical Nurse LPN performs a variety of professional nursing duties in compliance with the Comprehensive Home Care regulations and follows established policies and procedures for our beautiful and vibrant senior Independent and Assisted Living/Memory Care community in Sarasota, Florida.
This flexible schedule nursing position includes;- Casual hours
- Days (7am-7pm)
- Nights (7pm-7am)
- At least 3 shifts per month, with one being a weekend shift
- At least one holiday shift per year
About Amira Choice Sarasota
Amira Choice Sarasota Senior Living opened in 2020 and is located in sunny Sarasota, FL, within minutes of the growing UTC Mall at Lakewood Ranch and adjacent to Longwood Park. This community is conveniently located for commuters of all types, with close-by public transit options and convenient major roadways.Offering 198 apartments with Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services, our community is managed by Ebenezer. Join an exceptional team of caregivers who believe in our mission to heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, more meaningful lives.
In 2023, 91% of our employees at Amira Choice Sarasota would recommend our community as a good place to work – we invite you to come & see why!
Ebenezer is proud to be voted 2024 Star Tribune Top Work Place, and has received this honor fifteen years in a row. We're an established organization with over 100 years of excellent service and an outstanding rate of growth. When you come to work at an Ebenezer community, we strive to support your growth, honor your strengths and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others.
Responsibilities/Job Description:
- Provides skilled nursing care such as; implementing practitioners’ orders, ordering and assisting with medications and supplies, operates medical equipment, and charting practices
- Lifts and transfer residents as needed
- Initiates emergency treatment as needed
- Monitors work and performance of unlicensed staff
- Updates RN with current observation and completes documentation of resident health status
- Communicates changes in residents conditions to relevant individuals
- May support RN by completing resident assessments, service agreements and care plans
Qualifications:
Required:
- FL Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure by start date
- AHA (American Heart Association) BLS for Healthcare Providers or Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuers
Preferred:
- Previous healthcare experience
- Comfortable using computers, hand held devices, phones and fax machine