Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at North Dade Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in North Miami, Florida. As an LPN, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care to our residents, promoting their physical, emotional, and social well‑being. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care and committed to your patients' needs, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

• Monitor chronic health conditions of residents, including reportable changes and potential causes for concern
• Assist in the admission process, providing resident orientation as needed
• Participate in initial, comprehensive, quarterly, change of condition, and other resident assessments using appropriate MDS forms
• Contribute to the development of individualized, resident‑centered care plans in coordination with the IDT
• Provide nursing care that is compassionate and sensitive to residents with cognitive decline, memory loss, or history of trauma
• Maintain documentation of all nursing care and services provided to residents using nurse's notes, flow sheets, and electronic medical records
• Collaborate with hospice services to provide end‑of‑life palliative care for dying residents
• Promote falls prevention practices to maximize resident safety
• Provide first aid to residents as necessary, adhering to facility protocols
• Administer medications according to practitioner orders and report adverse consequences, side effects, or medication errors
• Transcribe telephone, verbal, and telemedicine orders from providers as appropriate
• Provide oversight of CNAs as directed
• Assess for and address resident pain as necessary and appropriate, consistent with provider orders
• Provide support and assistance with resident personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed
• Help bed‑bound or chair‑bound residents reposition and turn as scheduled
• Monitor skin health, provide preventative skin care, and administer wound treatments as ordered
• Collect and submit specimens for laboratory analysis as ordered

• Current LPN license in the state of Florida
• Minimum 0 years of experience
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, prioritizing tasks and managing multiple responsibilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition residents using proper body mechanics and lifting techniques
• Ability to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Per diem schedule
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and compassionate team
• Professional development and growth opportunities

If you are a dedicated and caring LPN who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Apply now to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents!