Licensed Practical Nurse P/T

Location

Venice, FL | United States

Job description

Job description

Discover your Purpose!

Must be Florida Licensed LPN, or RN

Aston Gardens at Pelican Pointe , a Discovery Senior Living community is growing, thriving and has meaningful job opportunities available in a safe and supportive work environment.

We offer rewarding career opportunities that include:

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Full benefit package including health, dental, vision and more (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms

POSITION SUMMARY - Part-time, some weekends and/or holiday as staffing needs require.

Responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the health and well being of the residents within the community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures that community follows all federal, state, local laws and regulations as it pertains to clinical care.

Maintains communications with physician's, ARNP's, home health, residents, family members and/or responsible party.

Responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting occurrence trends, and if necessary, develop/implement improvement plans.

Partners with Administrator and other team members to analyze and maintain all resident and team member health safety.

Partners with pharmacy consultant to provide optimal pharmaceutical services to residents.

Responsible for infection control programming in community.

Responsible for the safe and efficient distribution/administration of nebulizers, moderate wound care per state regulations.

Identifies ongoing needs and services of residents through the assessment/ Service Plan process including documentation for residents with a change in health care status.

Responsible for the completion of the monthly updates and reporting to the responsible party.

Partners with other department coordinators to identify, review, and discuss potential change in service/medication levels and updates the resident’s service plan as indicated by state regulations.

Participates in community awareness activities and community relations.

Maintains communications with resident’s family and/or responsible party regarding changes in care or health concerns.

Informs the Business Office of fee changes related to care needs.

Educational Requirements and Experience:

· Maintains current state license as a Licensed Professional Nurse or a Professional Registered Nurse per state regulations.

· Experience in assisted living, home health or long-term care industries.

· Two (2) years experience as a Licensed Nurse.

· One (1) year nursing management experience.

· Must demonstrate competence in assessment skills, injections/medication administration, follow up and triage.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Language Ability:

• Ability to communicate effectively speaking the primary language of the residents.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

· Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

· Cognitive Demands:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

· Computer Skills:

o Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office and ability to learn new applications.

· Competencies:

o Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.

• Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Responds promptly to resident needs.

o Supports organization's goals and values.

o Balances team and individual responsibilities.

o Ability to handle multiple priorities.

o Ability to delegate assignments.

o Competent in organizational and time management skills.

o Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills.

o Ability to work flexible schedule.

If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team!

EOE D/V

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