Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -The Lofts - FT

Job DetailsJob Location: Village On The Isle - Venice, FL 34285Education Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $25.00 - $27.50 HourlyJob Shift: AnyFull Time - 2nd & 3rd Shift available

2nd Shift - Hours: 2:00pm - 10:30pm;   3rd Shift - Hours: 10:00pm - 6:30am

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Resident Care Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) ensures the general well-being of residents by providing a system of services for residents in a manner and environment that provides dignity and full recognition of each resident’s individuality. The Licensed Practical Nurse will manage and supervise the delivery of services by certified staff. The Licensed Practical Nurse respectfully interacts with all residents, family members, visitors, colleagues and staff. This is a safety sensitive position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations listed in the job description is not always specifically described, and that employees, at the discretion of management, may be required to perform duties not within their job descriptions. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Coordinates admission and orients new residents to the facility, ensuring satisfactory integration
Monitors and maintains records reflecting health and mental status of residents and reports any changes to the resident’s physician in a timely manner
Administers treatment and records resident’s response. Makes recommendations regarding medication to physician and works with pharmacy to assist with the appropriate handling, dispensing and destruction of medication
Ensures that all resident rights listed in the Resident Bill of Rights are honored and respected by all staff members
Executes infection control duties
Coordinates with dietary staff to ensure nutritional and therapeutic diets are served to residents
Investigates and documents any resident incident or issue
Coordinates resident discharges and transfers
Observes and may assist in direct resident care
Assists new staff and with ongoing training
Attends meetings and trainings as assigned
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job

ESSENTIAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

The essential mental and physical functions listed below are required in order for an employee to be able to perform the essential functions of this position.

Thinking critically; defined as reading, understanding and taking appropriate action on detailed and complex information
Walking long distances regularly
Repetitive actions/motion of one or both hands
Hearing ordinary conversation and office sounds
Verbal communication in person and on the phone
Written communication by hand and on PC

ADAAA COMPLIANCE

Village On The Isle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the ADAAA, Village On The Isle will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is conducted primarily in health care facility. There is possible exposure to communicable diseases and blood and body fluids that may contain HIV and/or HBV. This position frequently requires working within strict deadlines, under stressful conditions and with a variety of personalities, who may at times be emotional.

MISSION STATEMENT

Village On The Isle is a not-for-profit continuing-care retirement community affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.  We are committed to sharing God’s love by promoting individual growth and dignity, enhancing the quality of life and meeting the human and spiritual needs of our residents, staff and community.  It is not a requirement to be Lutheran to work at Village On The Isle.QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Licensed Florida LPN; required to maintain licensure
Current CPR certification required
Completed LPN Supervisory Course or ability to complete within 6 months of employment
Two or more years of related experience and/or training in geriatrics in long term care, home health or other health care setting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Computer literacy which includes, but is not limited to, Microsoft Office suite