LPN, FL PACE Centers

About the role

Under supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides nursing care to assigned participants.

Responsibilities

• Performs care for assigned participants per established department guidelines, policies and procedures, MD orders and/or coordinates under the direction of an RN
• Administers medications and initiates and maintains IV therapy according to nursing rules and procedures
• Counsels or teaches patients/families as planned by RN
• Communicates patient care data to other caregivers according to guidelines of reporting
• Documentation is kept according to established standards
• Actively participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team
• Performs departmental activities in compliance with department, regulatory, and professional standards, and guidelines
• Participates in department meetings, in-services and trainings as needed

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing
• Current licensure by the Florida State Board of Nursing
• Valid Florida Driver's License & Proof of Insurance
• BLS Certification required
• IV Certification preferred

Experience

• One year of experience working as an LPN

Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to treat patients of all ages including geriatrics
• Bilingual – English and Spanish, Creole a plus
• Ability to stand or walk 90% of the day
• Ability to bend and stoop frequently
• Ability to do frequent lifting and turning of patients/residents, singularly and with other staff members and equipment
• Able to speak, read and write English
• Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job

Work environment

• Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; bio-hazardous waste; flammable, explosive gas
• Routine exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions
• Free on-campus parking
• Onsite fitness center