We are currently looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our amazing team at East Ridge. You will be able to work within a beautiful 76-acre, resort style living community. As an organization, we are committed to helping older adults live their best lives. So you will have the opportunity to define excellence in our community. But most importantly, you will have the ability to work in a close knit community while building close, rewarding relationships with residents and their families.

Pay Information:

• Starting Rate = $24.00/hour

Shift Differential:

• 7am-3pm shift (Weekends) = $1.00
• 3pm-11pm shift (Monday-Friday) = $1.00
• 3pm-11pm shift (Weekends) = $1.50
• 11pm-7am shift (Monday-Friday) = $2.00
• 11pm-7am (Weekends) = $2.50

Benefits:

*Part-time positions may not be eligible for certain benefits

• Shift Differential for Weekday and Weekends!
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Supplemental Plans: Hospital, Cancer, Accident, Identity Theft, Legal
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account
• 403(b) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off, Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Holiday Gift Fund
• Pay Activ / Pay Advance Program
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Hardship Fund
• Non-Profit Loan Forgiveness, Scholarship Program, Tuition Reimbursement
• Milestone/Tenure Awards
• Appreciation Incentives, Prizes/Raffles

Overview: The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing quality care and services to residents while maintaining safe standards of nursing care. This position provides support to the Nurse Supervisors and Assisted Living Director.

Essential Job Duties:

• Provides services in accordance with Nurse Practice Act and state/federal nursing center regulations.
• Assists certified nursing assistants and resident care assistants with the medical needs of residents.
• Participates in admissions, evaluations, and care plans for prospective and current residents.
• Assists residents in scheduling medical, dental, and laboratory appointments.
• Assists physicians with completing resident examination as needed. Follows physician's orders (e.g. medical treatments) and adds to resident’s chart. Medical treatments must be ordered on time.
• Observes residents and reports any changes in condition to physicians, health care proxies, and supervisors.
• Administers and documents medications in accordance to the five rights: right medication, right route, right resident, right time, and right dose. Supervises and monitors medications for residents who self-administer.
• Understands the resident’s Advance Directives and follows their wishes.
• Assists residents with meeting their nutritional/hydration needs and documents on the nursing record appropriately. Monitors meal-time and assists with feeding.
• Monitors urine retention and assists residents with self-catheterization. Monitors and changes foley and colostomy bags as needed.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly environment for residents.
• Answers residents call light promptly (within 7-10 minutes).
• Maintains harmonious relations and communicates with family, visitors, and all members of the Health Team.
• Participates in the education of staff, residents, and family members.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current license in the state of Florida.
• Current CPR certification.
• Staff nurse experience preferred.
• Minimum of one year of Geriatric nursing background preferred.

Culture: East Ridge at Cutler Bay offers a highly professional, engaging, team-centered environment where associates can grow professionally, and have a positive impact on the lives of the seniors that we serve. Everyone on our team – from housekeeping to dining, maintenance to healthcare – is committed to delivering the finest retirement experience to every resident, every day. If you have a passion for serving others and are dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, this is the employment opportunity for you!

Location: Just south of Miami, East Ridge is on 76 acres inside the city of Cutler Bay. We’re minutes from Palmetto Bay Golf Course, Matheson Hammock, Southland Mall, Zoo Miami, The Falls and so much more. A weekend getaway to the Keys is a sunny drive south on U.S. 1; Miami International Airport is about 30 minutes north.

East Ridge provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, East Ridge complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN, Per diem

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

License/Certification:

• LPN license (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person