LPN-RN Day Center Nurse

Alzheimer’s Community Care (“ACC”) is a non-profit organization that provides support and services to families, caregivers, and patients of Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions resulting in dementia.

Responsibilities:

• Provide coordination and supervision of basic health services and needs of patients in the Specialized Alzheimer’s Day Center
• Administer patient medication as directed by prescription label, physician orders, and accepted nursing practices
• Evaluate and supervise each patient’s health needs and assist in the design and implementation of the activity schedule
• Develop individual care plans and identify recurrent patient problems, symptoms, and behavior changes in written progress notes
• Alter care plan to meet changing patient and family needs
• Interact with patient physicians when needed
• Assist with and supervise help given for patient’s personal care needs including toileting, dressing, eating, and ambulating
• In the absence of the Program Manager, act as the Program Manager and supervise program staff and volunteers

Requirements:

• Clear, active Florida LPN license
• 2-5 years’ experience in a clinical setting (or psychiatric/crisis intervention background) preferred, although recent graduates will be considered
• Must pass AHCA level II criminal background and drug screenings

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and still maintain flexibility
• Excellent time management skills
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office suite products
• Work independently and as part of a team

Salary : $26,440 - $55,000