Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

Moorings Park is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for collaborating with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to provide nursing services to residents. This position also provides support to family members as well as supervising assigned team members. This role is responsible for demonstrating a commitment to customer service through resident focused initiatives that support the mission of the community and Moorings Park.

Current Needs :

On-Call

Sign on bonus

Full Time : Up to $3000.00

Part Time : Up to $1000.00

On-Call : Up to $500.00

Contributions :

• Participate with members of the interdisciplinary team to review, plan, coordinate and evaluate resident’s care. Documents the resident’s condition and nursing needs accurately and in a timely manner. Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents in a timely manner.
• Develop, direct, and monitor nursing assistant assignments adjusting based on census and level of care required. Communicate staffing problems and needs to supervisor. Escalate team member performance issues to supervisor, participate in counseling and disciplinary action to the extent permitted by the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Execute treatments as necessary while documenting status and observing reactions to medications and treatments.
• Generate, prepare, administrate, and chart all medications.
• Initiate physician orders, verify all orders received are transcribed accurately in electronic records and treatment plan, administer medications, and provide treatments according to orders.
• Facilitate communication with families regarding change in medications and / or changes in the resident.
• Establish protocol to ensure care plans are continually reviewed for updated and accurate data that represents the individuality of the resident.
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers in order to deliver quality customer service.
• Plan resident admission as ordered by physician, perform assessment, verify orders with physician, notify pharmacy, laboratory, and other departments as necessary.
• Introduce an accurate and thorough report to the on-coming shift in order to ensure the continuity of maximum resident care.
• Direct team members in emergency situations and contact appropriate parties as needed.
• Orchestrate investigation, corrects, and follows up on resident and family concerns as needed in a timely manner.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
• Obtain knowledge and demonstrate the principles of Moorings Park, person directed care and successful aging philosophies and their inherent core values of commitment, respect, compassion, dedication, teamwork, and quality. Team member will support, actively participate, and act in accordance with the principles of the Moorings Park service culture and be familiar with and fluent in the language and service pillars of Moorings.

Job Requirements :

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• One year experience working in a long-term care facility.
• Certifications and Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse license and other licensure required by state regulations.

Moorings Park ® Communities, a renowned Life Plan organization includes three unique campuses located in Naples, Florida. We offer Simply the Best® workplaces through a culture of compassionate care for both our residents and our partners..

Simply the Best Benefits for our partners include :

• FREE health and dental insurance
• FREE Telemedicine for medical and behavioral health
• Vision insurance, company paid life insurance and short-term disability.
• Generous PTO program
• HSA with employer contribution
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Wellness program with free access to on-site gym
• Corporate discounts
• Employee assistance program
• Caring executive leadership