Licensed Practical Nurse P/T - Aston Gardens at Pelican Pointe

Discover your Purpose at Aston Gardens at Pelican Pointe.  We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for our Assisted Living/Memory Care Facility in Venice, Florida

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 - P/T  $28.00 per hour

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!

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