Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Sonata Viera
- Melbourne, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Supervise HHAs, CNAs and the facility staff.
- Make daily rounds of all Assisted Living residents and retirement residents if needed.
- Observes and reports symptoms and conditions of patients to Director of Wellness “DOW” /Delegating R.N./Physician.
- Administers medications and treatments per signed doctor’s orders in an accurate, safe manner, observes effectiveness and reports to physician if needed.
- Informs DOW of when supplies and equipment are needed.
- Orders medication from pharmacy when needed.
- Supervises the Home Health Aide to ensure that all nursing care is given properly, safely and of the up most quality.
- Administers emergency first aid.
- Assures that daily assignments for patient care, incidental duties, performed by nurse and HHA as outlined by Director of Wellness are carried out. Re: Nurse/HHA documentation, Ex: V/S, weights, nurse’s notes, medication, kardex, etc.
- Make daily rounds of all patients and area. Recognize, interpret and report conditions to the DOW/RN/ED as needed.
- Maintain cleanliness and neatness of nurse’s station, med room and cart.
- Assist in the orientation of new staff.
- Complete admission and discharge evaluations as necessary.
- Check equipment for cleanliness and condition.
- Provide guidance for nursing assistants.
- Promote and maintain good interpersonal relationships with residents, visitors and personnel.
- Perform related work as required per assignment. Understands duties and responsibilities are carried out for both assisted living and independent residents throughout the facility
- Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program, currently licensed to practice per state.
- Work experience in the geriatric field
- Ability to communicate well and in writing.
- Ability to deal with visitors, staff and residents in a courteous manner.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Must be able to work under pressure at times.
- Must be able to perform good grooming practices, personal hygiene and be punctual and regular in attendance.
- Must have warm, friendly, congenial personality. Must present a professional appearance and possess an empathetic attitude towards seniors.
- Ability to assess a resident’s condition and intervene when needed.
- CPR certified, or obtained within 90 days of hire and yearly thereafter.
- May have their picture taken and image used in social media or community advertising.
- May be video recorded from devices installed by families in residents’ apartments.