Competitive wages!! Rate starting at $24 for new grads!

Centre Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center is looking to hire compassionate LPNs for our 140-bed skilled nursing facility. This position is in agreement with our Baylor Program which requires 32 hours a week, which is to be worked in 16 hour shifts each weekend. Weekend periods are defined as starting with the third shift on Friday and ending on the second shift on Sunday.

Must be CPR certified and licensed in FL or maintain a compact license.

Position Overview

Provides care to residents in accordance with care plan as directed by physician’s orders, manages and directs nursing

employees assigned to unit and follows the direction of nursing administration in accordance with laws, regulations and

facility guidelines.

Basic Qualifications

Education and Certification:

LPN or RN degree from an accredited Nursing School; current licensure within the state of practice; CPR certification required. We offer a FREE IV Certification and CPR course to all staff members!

Skills & Requirements:

Must possess the ability to read, write and speak the English language; must be involved in health care matters and projects with the community as needed; must have strong communication and presentation skills in both group and individual situations; must be patient, friendly, courteous and respectful to residents in any situation, including difficult ones; must be able to make independent decisions when necessary; must have the ability to follow nursing department guidelines as outlined by the facility and other regulations governing nursing services in a long-term care facility; must be able to move frequently throughout the workday; must be able to lift 40 lbs floor to waist; lift 20 lbs waist to shoulder; lift and carry 40 lbs; and push/pull 40 lbs.

Experience:

Minimum of one year nursing experience in healthcare setting; geriatrics experience preferred.

Essential Job Duties

1. Successfully delivers basic nursing care to residents under in accordance with care plans as ordered by a physician.

2. Conducts ongoing assessments of residents to identify care needs and makes needed revisions to the care plan based on changes in resident condition.

3. Effectively meets all care needs of the residents through timely completion of assigned duties.

4. Responsible for a wide variety of nursing administrative duties.

5. Conducts rounds within the nursing department to ensure quality care of residents.

6. Accurately documents nursing care notes in resident charts in a timely manner.

7. Performs medication administration duties in accordance with the care plan as ordered by a physician.

8. Monitors progress of the residents and makes suggestions regarding treatment plans which may further meet their care needs.

9. Observes resident behavior, vital signs, symptoms, responses to treatment and reports findings to nursing supervisors.

10. Documents interventions and resident or family education efforts timely and accurately.

11. Completes resident incident reports upon identifying changes in the condition of residents.

12. Monitors residents’ skin to identify the risk of pressure sores and promptly reports to the nursing supervisors.

13. Places medication and refill orders with the resident pharmacies as needed.

14. Monitors the emotional and physical conditions of the residents to ensure comfort and safety.

15. Performs shift change reports with the previous shift nurses and ensures proper follow up.

16. Understands and follows proper procedures for admission, transfer and discharge of the residents.

17. Provides expectations and monitors performance of specific nursing staff.

18. Directs and develops the CNAs to ensure the delivery of high quality care and services in accordance with all laws, regulations and facility guidelines.

19. Delegates assignments and provides overall supervision to CNAs.

20. Effectively communicates guidelines and procedures to CNAs, Restorative Aides, residents, families and physicians.

21. Provides overall supervision for timely responses to call lights; responds personally as needed.

22. Assists in providing on-the-job training for new CNAs and LPNs.

23. Assists in promoting a team environment through effectively communicating praise and recognition with the
CNAs.

24. Monitors schedule adherence of staff for lunch and rest breaks, beginning and ending of shifts and overtime.

25. Monitors job performance of CNAs and provides correction as needed

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Weekly schedule:

• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• LPN license (Required)

Work Location: In person