RN or LPN

Westminster Woods on Julington Creek, Jacksonville, FL 32259, USA Description We are seeking a Nurse (RN or LPN) . We are recruiting for Full Time for 3PM-11PM. A Nurse will provide direct nursing care to residents in our Rapid Recovery Unit or Skilled Nursing and supervise day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants in accordance with state and federal standards. Responsibilities Assist in planning resident care by following physician orders. Implement resident care based on physician orders. Evaluate care and communicate with doctors for updates of orders. Administer medication, IVs, give shots, update patient records, provide emotional support, patient education, basic diagnostics, and other patient procedures for residents. Receive and transcribe orders from attending physicians. Monitor blood glucose, temperature, and blood pressure when necessary. Respond to all emergencies. Schedule doctor's appointments and coordinate transportation for the residents. Includes scheduling labs and transcribing lab results. Supervise CNAs and LPNs as Charge Nurse - ensure they are providing resident care based on physician orders and defined care plans. Qualifications Must be currently licensed in the State of Florida as a Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse. Must be CPR Certified. One year of long-term care desirable. Med-Surg, Home Health experience helpful, experience working with the elderly, handicapped or developmentally disabled adults preferred. Will train on-the-job in lieu of above experience. Additional Responsibilities Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards, and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities. Supervise CNAs as the Charge Nurse; ensure that CNAs are following physician orders. Implement resident care based on physician orders. Evaluate care and communicate with doctors for updates of orders (PRN). Complete admission documentation in ECS. Assist with the evaluation of residents for medical needs/changes. Assist with planning resident care based on physician orders. Enter physician orders into ECS. Ensure that residents are receiving their medication based on doctor's orders/complete medication pass. Maintain the medication cart including audit procedures for PRN medication and controlled medicines as defined by the nursing standards. Perform skin evaluations and skin treatment as required by skin treatment protocols. Monitor blood glucose, temperature, and blood pressure. Assist patients/residents with Activities of Daily Living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, transferring, ambulating, toileting, and other resident needs. How to Learn More To learn more about our culture and what it is like to work at Westminster Communities of Florida, follow us on our social channels (Facebook and Instagram) at @WestminsterCareers . Licenses & Certifications Required Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr