LPN Nurse Supervisor

LPN Nurse Supervisor

Palace Gardens, a 200-bed Assisted Living & Memory Care Community in Homestead, is looking for an LPN Nurse Supervisor. Located at 3100 NE 8 Street, across the street from Baptist Homestead Hospital, this community has won a Silver award for Best Assisted Living & Memory Care on the Boards by the National Association of Homebuilders 55+, 2016.

The #1 priority of this position is to coordinate, supervise care and management of self-administration of medications for residents. Promote resident comfort, safety, physical and mental well-being of all residents while exercising excellent nursing professional judgment and outstanding customer service skills.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Respond to "Emergency Respond System" upon receiving notice from Front Desk.
• Provide supervision of self-administered medications.
• Administer medications that require licensed personnel.
• Monitor changes in residents' health condition.
• Supervise Nursing Assistants.
• Schedule appointments with physicians and coordinate transportation.
• Implement and supervise resident's therapeutic diets.

Qualification

• Licensed Practical Nurse required.
• At least 3-5 years prior nursing experience in Long-Term Care or Acute Care.
• Must have excellent communications skills, both verbal and written in English. Spanish preferred.
• Basic math skills required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Polite, responsible, outgoing, punctual, quick on the feet and resourceful.
• Flexible as to work schedule. Flexibility is greatly appreciated at times of need or emergency. Must be available during emergency situations.
• Must be able to work under pressure and multi-task. Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently AND as a team member.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal communications & interpersonal skills.
• Have patience and the ability to speak clearly with the elderly.