Job Information
Westminster Palms Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN / PT in St. Petersburg, Florida
Description
Westminster Suncoast, a beautiful active living retirement community located in St. Petersburg is currently seeking part-time LPN for 11pm-7am. Rates up to $32.05 plus shift diff. Westminster offers a generous compensation and benefit package, including company paid PTP, 403b plans, and Fitness Center.
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.
Summary: Provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants in accordance with state and federal standards.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards, and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities.
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 CNA's and LPN’s as Charge Nurse – ensure they are providing resident care based on physician orders and defined care plans.
The above job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and responsibilities assigned to any employee; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in this description. This job description may change from time to time as the needs of the organization change.EOE, DFWP – “We honor those who have served.”
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
- Technical/other training or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
IV Certification
CPR Certified
LPN
Experience
Preferred
- 1 year: One year of long term care desirable. Med/Surg, Home Health experience helpful. Also experience working with the handicapped, developmentally disabled, or older adults preferred.
