Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Posted Salary Range: USD $29.00 - USD $32.50 /Hr.

Overview:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Carlton Shores Health and Rehabilitation Center is looking for a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to join our wonderful team!

Shift: FT 7-3

We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great working environment for our staff as we truly value and appreciate each member of our team!

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance. Your well-being is important, and we value it.
• Paid time off. Because as much as you love your job, we want you to also love having time to be you.
• A 401K retirement plan. You're our company's future; let us help you take care of yours.
• Continuing education credits. Life, learning, and education are our top priorities.
• The best people, the best communities, the best services for the best reason: Serving our patients. That means making sure we have the best team available who believe that taking care of our staff is just as important to us as taking care of our patients.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position summary:

Provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practice and regulations and as directed by the Director of Nursing.

Qualifications:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Requirements/Qualifications:

• Licensed Practical Nurse current state license in Florida.
• At least one (1) year of Skilled Nursing experience preferred.
• Must have a current/active CPR certification.
• Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.

Responsibilities:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assess and document resident progress in the medical record.
• Monitor turning and positioning of residents.
• Obtain changes in physician’s orders as indicated by resident’s progress or lack of progress.
• Communicate pertinent information about resident condition and progress to charge nurses, supervisors, and Director of Nursing, as indicated.
• Maintain clean, orderly treatment cart and restock treatment supplies.
• Follow Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately as ordered by the physician and according to all facility policies and procedures.
• Document pressure sore status weekly or more often as condition changes.
• Assist in monitoring the inventory of medications, medical supplies and equipment to be sure adequate supplies of skin care products are on hand to meet the needs of residents.
• Participate in educational programs for residents and their family members relative to skin care when a resident is being discharged to home.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities, as assigned.