Job Description:

Located in the heart of World Golf Village, Westminster St. Augustine, a Life Care Retirement Community, is currently accepting applications for the position of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) on-call. As a part of the Nursing Team, this individual will provide direct nursing care to residents as well as supervise day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants and staff nurses in accordance with state and federal standards. As part of the Westminster Family, this position is vital in supporting our Nursing Team.

EOE, DFWP - "We honor those who have served."

To learn more about our culture and what it is like to work at Westminster Communities of Florida, follow us on our social channels (Facebook and Instagram) at @WestminsterCareers.

We Offer:

• Flexible scheduling


• 403(b) Retirement Plan


• Resident Christmas Fund for Team Members


• Free Flu Shots and Hepatitis B Vaccinations


• Discounted meals


• Tickets at Work – discount pricing on travel and entertainment options


• Training & Career growth

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The LPN must comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards, and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities including:

1. Supervise CNA's as the Charge Nurse; ensure that CNA's are following physician orders.


2. Implement resident care based on physician orders. Evaluate care and communicate with doctors for updates of orders (PRN). Complete admission documentation in ECS.


3. Assist with the evaluation of residents for medical needs/changes. Assist with planning resident care based on physician orders. Enter physician orders into ECS.


4. Ensure that residents are receiving their medication based on doctor’s orders/complete medication pass.


5. Maintain the medication cart including audit procedures for PRN medication and controlled medicines as defined by the nursing standards.


6. Perform skin evaluations and skin treatment as required by skin treatment protocols. Monitor blood glucose, temperature, and blood pressure.


7. Assist patients/residents with Activities of Daily Living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, transferring, ambulating, toileting, and other resident needs.

The above job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and responsibilities assigned to any employee; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in this description. This job description may change from time to time as the needs of the organization change.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Must be currently licensed in the State of Florida as a License Practical Nurse. A minimum of year as a supervisor is required. Must be CPR Certified. ALL APPLICANT'S PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR CURRENT PROFESSIONAL FL LPN LICENSE, CPR CERTIFICATION (American Heart Association or American Red Cross only) WITHIN YOUR APPLICATION TO EXPEDITE THE PROCESS.

Experience and Basic Knowledge: One year of long-term care is desirable. Med-surg, Home Health experience helpful. In addition, experience working with the handicapped or developmentally disabled adults preferred.

Physical and Environmental Requirements. The physical activities of this position involve: Fingering, lifting up to 40 lbs., standing, grasping, pushing, stooping, kneeling, reaching

Sensory and communicative activities with or without prosthetics of this position are: Feeling, smelling, hearing, speaking, seeing, tasting

 An individual in this position will be exposed to: Inside environmental conditions, blood borne pathogens, physical hazards using equipment, respiratory hazards

Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of this position.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• CPR Certified


• LPN

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