LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - Spring Hills Lake Mary

NOW HIRING FOR  FULL TIME LPN (LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE) APPLY NOW!!

• Competitive Wages & Compensation Programs
• Full Time 7am-3pm/Rotating Weekends
• Generous PTO/Benefits Packages (health/vision/dental/401K)
• Shift Differentials/Bonus

Position Summary for LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse):  The purpose of this position is to render professional nursing care to residents; to follow facility policies and procedures to implement treatment orders; to assess resident treatment needs and take appropriate action; and to maintain residents’ medical records.

 Essential Functions for LPN (License Practical Nurse):

•  Attend work as scheduled and follow company’s call-off procedures
• Follow established standards of nursing practices in accordance with National Standards of Practice and the State Practice Act to implement facility policies and procedures.
• Supervise and evaluate all direct resident care provided and initiate appropriate action as necessary.
• Obtain report from nurse being relieved and record sufficient information to implement appropriate follow-up action as necessary relating to the residents’ treatment needs.
• Obtain report from nurse being relieved and record sufficient information related to medication administration to implement accurate changes to medication orders.
• Conduct resident rounds as assigned and report problems to the Nursing Supervisor or Director of Nursing Service, and take necessary follow-up action.
• Administer medications to residents in an accurate, timely manner.
• Monitor residents for effectiveness of drug therapy and occurrence of adverse effects.
• Document resident care related to medication administration, related monitoring, effectiveness of drug therapy and occurrence of adverse effects.
• Notify physician, when necessary, of changes in residents’ conditions, weight, medication errors, medication not available, abnormal laboratory/
• X-ray results and any other unusual observations.
• Document physician notification and follow up action(s) per facility policy.
• Complete all documentation related to the resident’s medication administration.
• Follow comprehensive care plans related to medication administration based on each resident’s needs and his/her comprehensive assessment as assigned.
• Identify safety hazards and initiate corrective action.
• Assume responsibility for compliance with federal, State and local regulations within the assigned unit.
• Verify accuracy of narcotic count, check emergency kit and exchange keys.
• Order, receive and store medications accurately and appropriately.
• Identify special nursing problems and emergency situations quickly and initiate immediate “life-saving” measures in the absence of a physician.
• Supervise and evaluate the implementation of Residents’ Rights.
• Participate in facility educational programs including, but not limited to, orientation, in-service and nursing education.
• Provide clinical supervision to nursing assistants and monitor for completion of assigned duties.
• Instruct nursing assistants in proper, preventative safety measures and use of adaptive equipment to meet residents’ needs.

Non-Essential Functions for LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse):

•  Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward all associates, customers, vendors, clients.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of Spring Hills PASL, LLC.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education needed for LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse):

Current and valid New Jersey L.P.N. License with no present or prior restrictions and/or suspensions, and have not had any other professional license suspension and/or been revoked from practice.  A minimum of one (1) years of nursing experience, preferably in geriatrics.

Physical Requirements: Standing (1/3-2/3), walking (1/3-2/3), using hands to finger, handle or feel (over 2/3), reach with hands and arms (over 2/3), climb and balance (under 1/3), stoop, kneel (under 1/3), talk or hear (over 2/3), taste or smell (under 1/3). Lifting up to 10 pounds (1/3 - 2/3), Up to 25 pounds (under 1/3); Up to 50 pounds (under 1/3); up to 100 pounds (under 1/3), more than 100 pounds (none)

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion