LPN

Pay: $20.10-$26.30. Shift: Rotating Mondays and Tuesdays. No weekends. Part-Time: One 10 hr shift per week. Calusa Harbour is a beautiful community in Fort Myers, FL, with more than 145 units offering assisted living. The Opportunity The Licensed Caregiver – LPN/LVN 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. What You’ll Do Detail daily reports to Nurse, or designated charge person, at end of shift. Observe and report on residents’ health, escalating any problems efficiently and effectively. 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. Take vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate and pulse. Provide emotional support and serve as a source of comfort for residents and their loved ones. Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and report to a supervisor. Perform nursing assessments, including vital signs monitoring, physical examinations, and health status evaluations, to identify and address resident needs promptly. Provide 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 have a valid, unrestricted nursing license in the state. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr FiveStar Senior Living.