Job description

• Monitor nursing care to assure that all residents receive the clinical care according to their individual needs
• The LPN assists in the maintenance of a resident’s environment which is conducive to the delivery of safe, appropriate, quality resident care.
• Provides training and oversight to staff in the provision of medication assistance, health monitoring, and assistance with health-related tasks as allowed by regulation.
• Conducts regular quality assurance reviews of staff documentation of medication assistance provided.
• The LPN utilizes information from other members of the health care team and from the resident to identify problems or problem areas.
• Prepares progress notes for the resident record.
• Observes, records and reports to the Director of Nursing symptoms, reactions and changes including:
• the general physical and mental condition of residents and signs and symptom which may be indicative of untoward changes; and
• stresses in human relationships between the residents, between residents and personnel, and between residents and their families and visitor.
• Assists with the rehabilitation of residents according to the medical care plan by:
• being aware of and encouraging the interests and special aptitudes of the resident.
• encouraging residents to help themselves with their own capabilities in performing activities in daily living; and
• knowledge and application of the principles of prevention of deformities, the normal range of motion, body mechanics and body alignment.

Provides for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of residents.

Assists the resident in learning appropriate self-care techniques

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Memory care: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hollywood, FL 33019: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person