Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Licensed Caregiver LPN is part of the Health & Wellness Team responsible for providing high-quality care to our residents under the supervision of registered nurses and healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

The opportunity includes:

Helping residents with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing

Supporting residents with medication

Repositioning residents in bed and escorting them around the community

Toileting, incontinent care

Taking vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate and pulse

Observing and reporting on residents' health, escalating any problems efficiently and effectively

Detailing daily reports to Nurse, or designated charge person, at end of shift

Providing emotional support and serving as a source of comfort for residents and their loved ones

Recognizing abnormal changes in body functioning and reporting to a supervisor

Performing nursing assessments, including vital signs monitoring, physical examinations, and health status evaluations, to identify and address resident needs promptly.

Providing wound care and other nursing interventions as directed by the registered nurse or healthcare provider, following applicable state regulations, established protocols and infection control practices.

Responsibilities include customer service, safety, resident care, and communication.

Position Requirements / Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens.

Demonstrates effective time management skills.

High school graduate or equivalent.

Must have a valid, unrestricted nursing license in the state.

Current CPR certification.

Maintain CEU requirements.

Read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Interpret and implement written or oral policies, procedures, and instructions.

Staff supervision

Assessment and resident care skills;

Medication management principles and practice; and

Written and verbal communication skills.

Location Information:

Fountainview is a beautiful community in West Palm Beach, FL, with more than 330 units offering independent living and assisted living.

Job Type:

Part-Time

Job Category:

Clinical

Work Shift:

Daytime

Auto req ID: 144464BR