What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at Herheartalf?
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide a loving home and exceptional care to our family of residents.
We are more than a facility we are a family.
We will exceed expectations.
We will put the residents first, the team second and ourselves last.
We will build and maintain trust.
Our facilities are filled with faith, laughter, love, and a family and staff that are dedicated to providing the best resident care in northeast Florida. We are a dedicated family providing a very special service to our family of residents.
We are looking for a reliable LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to care for residents in a professional and considerate manner. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse. LPN professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm.
Responsibilities
- Record a resident’s medical history accurately
- Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
- Observe residents under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
- Monitor resident’s condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
- Assist ailing residents in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
- Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
- Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
- Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
- Communicate with resident's family comfort and release instructions
Skills
- Proven experience as LPN or similar role
- Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks
- Familiarity with safety and sanitation standards and procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
- Excellent knowledge of medical terminology
- Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
- Good physical condition and stamina
- Excellent communication skills
- Compassionate and able to handle stress
- Successful completion of LPN license program is a must
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
- Overtime pay
COVID-19 considerations:
We follow all CDC guidelines.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Jacksonville, FL 32225: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- LVN (Preferred)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- LPN (Required)
Work Location: One location