What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Transitional Living, Full-Time position at Careers?
About Brooks Rehabilitation: For over five decades, Brooks Rehabilitation has been at the forefront of physical rehabilitation care. The nonprofit, based in Florida, is recognized as the premier rehabilitation system and ranks among the top 20 nationally according to U.S. News & World Report. Brooks currently manages three inpatient hospitals in Florida and is set to expand its reach through a collaboration with Mayo Clinic, opening a new facility on Mayo's Phoenix campus in 2026. The organization's commitment to advancing rehabilitation science is evident in its focus on innovative research, education, and cutting-edge technology. Offering a comprehensive system of care, Brooks provides inpatient and outpatient services, skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care and impacts lives beyond clinical settings through community programs designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities.
Location Overview: University Crossing
***$5,000 sign on bonus***
Position Summary:
Performs nursing functions under the direction of a registered nurse, follows the plans of care, participates in care planning, and performs nursing actions in accord with facility policy and state and federal law. This position provides direct care to brain and spinal cord injured patients.
Job Responsibilities:
- Documents observations and care given according to company policies and procedures. Administers medications and provides treatments as ordered.
- Administers basic nursing care measures to the rehab patient
- Admits, transfers, and discharges patients. Observes, records, and reports subjective and objective patient symptoms and responses to care.
- Provides physical and emotional support to the patient.
- Provides for dietary and fluid needs of the patient such as nourishment, feeding, tube feeding, observing and recording IV fluids and maintaining an accurate fluid intake and output.
- Takes and record vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
Job Qualifications:
- Licensed LPN in the State of Florida
- 1 year of experience in skilled, rehabilitation or medical surgical setting.
- IV Certified Preferred
- Current Hands on BLS Certification
Compensation: Experience and education may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
Shift-Full Time 32 hours per week, Available shift 3p-11p
Location: 6210 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville FL 32216
Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits package
- Vacation/Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs
