RN or LPN

We are seeking a Nurse (RN or LPN). We are recruiting for Full-Time for 3PM-11PM . A Nurse will provide direct nursing care to residents in our Rapid Recovery Unit or Skilled Nursing and supervises day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants in accordance with state and federal standards.

RN/LPN ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist in planning resident care by following physician orders
• Implement resident care based on physician orders
• Evaluate care and communicate with doctors for updates of orders
• Administer medication, IV's, give shots, update patient records, provide emotional support, patient education, basic diagnostics, and other patient procedures for residents
• Receive and transcribe orders from attending physicians
• Monitor blood glucose, temperature, and blood pressure when necessary
• Respond to all emergencies
• Schedule doctor's appointments and coordinate transportation for the residents. Includes scheduling labs and transcribing lab results
• Supervise CNA's and LPNs as Charge Nurse - ensure they are providing resident care based on physician orders and defined care plans.

RN/LPN ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Must be currently licensed in the State of Florida as a Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse.

Must be CPR Certified.

Experience and Basic Knowledge

One year of long-term care desirable. Med-Surg, Home Health experience helpful, experience working with the elderly, handicapped or developmentally disabled adults preferred. Will train on-the- job in lieu of above experience.

RN/LPN ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards, and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities.

• Supervise CNAs as the Charge Nurse; ensure that CNAs are following physician orders.
• Implement resident care based on physician orders. Evaluate care and communicate with doctors for updates of orders (PRN). Complete admission documentation in ECS.
• Assist with the evaluation of residents for medical needs/changes. Assist with planning resident care based on physician orders. Enter physician orders into ECS.
• Ensure that residents are receiving their medication based on doctor's orders/complete medication pass.
• Maintain the medication cart including audit procedures for PRN medication and controlled medicines as defined by the nursing standards.
• Perform skin evaluations and skin treatment as required by skin treatment protocols. Monitor blood glucose, temperature, and blood pressure.
• Assist patients/residents with Activities of Daily Living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, transferring, ambulating, toileting, and other resident needs.

Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ .

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