Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Overnight Shift 6pm-6am at Sonata Viera Assisted Living Community.

Responsible for carrying out the instructions of the Director of Wellness, supervising nursing staff, and providing high quality care to residents.

• Supervise HHAs, CNAs and the facility staff.
• Make daily rounds of all Assisted Living residents.
• Observe and report symptoms and conditions of patients to Director of Wellness “DOW” /Delegating R.N./Physician.
• Administer medications and treatments per signed doctor’s orders in an accurate, safe manner, observe effectiveness and report to physician if needed.
• Inform DOW of when supplies and equipment are needed.
• Order medication from pharmacy when needed.
• Supervise the Home Health Aide to ensure that all nursing care is given properly, safely and of the up most quality.
• Administer emergency first aid.
• Assure that daily assignments for patient care, incidental duties, performed by nurse and HHA as outlined by Director of Wellness are carried out. Re:
  Nurse/HHA documentation, Ex: V/S, weights, nurse’s notes, medication, kardex, etc.
• Make daily rounds of all patients and area. Recognize, interpret and report conditions to the DOW/RN/ED as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and neatness of nurse’s station, med room and cart.
• Assist in the orientation of new staff.
• Complete admission and discharge evaluations as necessary.
• Check equipment for cleanliness and condition.
• Provide guidance for nursing assistants.
• Promote and maintain good interpersonal relationships with residents, visitors and personnel.
• Perform related work as required per assignment. Understands duties and responsibilities are carried out for both assisted living and independent residents throughout the facility.

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program, currently licensed to practice per state.
• Work experience in the geriatric field.
• Ability to communicate well and in writing.
• Ability to deal with visitors, staff and residents in a courteous manner.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 60lbs.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure at times.
• Must be able to perform good grooming practices, personal hygiene and be punctual and regular in attendance.
• Must have warm, friendly, congenial personality. Must present a professional appearance and possess an empathetic attitude towards seniors.
• Ability to assess a resident’s condition and intervene when needed.
• CPR certified, or obtained within 90 days of hire and yearly thereafter.
• May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.
• May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents’ apartments.

*** MUST HAVE VALID LPN LICENSE***