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.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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

What We Offer:

• 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!