Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The Carlton Shores Health & Rehabilitation Center

USD $29.00 - USD $34.50 /Hr.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The Carlton Shores Health & Rehabilitation Center is looking for LPNs (Licensed Practical Nurses) to join our team! $4,000 Sign on Bonus for Full-Time AND $2,000 Sign on Bonus for Part-Time!

ABOUT CARLTON SHORES - Located in Daytona Beach, FL, we are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great working environment for our staff as we truly value and appreciate each member of our team!

Benefits: Depending upon your job classification you may be eligible for participation in our comprehensive benefits program.

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance. Your well-being is important, and we value it.
• Paid time off. Because as much as you love your job, we want you to also love having time to be you.
• A 401K retirement plan. You're our company's future; let us help you take care of yours.
• Continuing education credits. Life, learning, and education are our top priorities.

Summary of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practice and regulations and as directed by the Director of Nursing.

Qualifications

Requirements of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):

• Up to date first aid and CPR certification.
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse with FL state license.
• Exceptional staff training and customer service skills.
• Compassionate and friendly demeanor.
• Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Able to stand and/or walk for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Able to bend and/or stoop for more than one (1) hour at a time.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):

• Assess and document resident progress in the medical record.
• Monitor turning and positioning of residents.
• Obtain changes in physician's orders as indicated by resident's progress or lack of progress
• Communicate pertinent information about resident condition and progress to charge nurses, supervisors and Director of Nursing, as indicated.
• Maintain clean, orderly treatment cart and restock treatment supplies.
• Follow Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately as ordered by the physician and according to all facility policies and procedures.
• Document pressure sore status weekly or more often as condition changes.
• Assist in monitoring the inventory of medications, medical supplies and equipment to be sure adequate supplies of skin care products are on hand to meet the needs of residents.
• Participate in educational programs for residents and their family members relative to skin care when a resident is being discharged to home.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities, as assigned.