Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Presidential Place - Windermere, FL

- Entry Level

Windermere, FL

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

Sonata Windermere, an AgeWell Solvere Living managed community, offers an upscale working environment within our award-winning AL and Memory care community. Our vision - to inspire people to reach their full potential - starts with our team members. Which means your talents and passions not only have a home here - they have a place to be nurtured and grown. Great opportunities start here! We are looking to add an overnight nurse for 3pm-11pm shifts and 11pm-7am either Part-Time & Full Time.

Responsibilities

• Supervise HHAs, CNAs and the facility staff.
• Make daily rounds of all Assisted Living residents and retirement residents if needed.
• Observes and reports symptoms and conditions of patients to Director of Wellness 'DOW' /Delegating R.N./Physician.
• Administers medications and treatments per signed doctor's orders in an accurate, safe manner, observes effectiveness and reports to physician if needed.
• Informs DOW of when supplies and equipment are needed.
• Orders medication from pharmacy when needed.
• Supervises the Home Health Aide to ensure that all nursing care is given properly, safely and of the utmost quality.
• Administers emergency first aid.
• Assures that daily assignments for patient care, incidental duties, performed by nurse and HHA as outlined by Director of Wellness are carried out.
• Make daily rounds of all patients and area. Recognize, interpret and report conditions to the DOW/RN/ED as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and neatness of nurse's station, med room and cart.
• Assist in the orientation of new staff.
• Complete admission and discharge evaluations as necessary.
• Check equipment for cleanliness and condition.
• Provide guidance for nursing assistants.
• Promote and maintain good interpersonal relationships with residents, visitors and personnel.
• Perform related work as required per assignment.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program, currently licensed to practice per state.
• Work experience in the geriatric field.
• Ability to communicate well and in writing.
• Ability to deal with visitors, staff and residents in a courteous manner.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 60lbs.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure at times.
• Must be able to perform good grooming practices, personal hygiene and be punctual and regular in attendance.
• Must have warm, friendly, congenial personality.
• Must present a professional appearance and possess an empathetic attitude towards seniors.
• Ability to assess a resident's condition and intervene when needed.
• CPR certified, or obtained within 90 days of hire and yearly thereafter.

Nice-to-haves

• May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.
• May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents' apartments.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
• Paid Time off and Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan