Village on the Green- Full-time Licensed Practical Nurse

Lifespace Communities would like to introduce the opportunity to become a Licensed Practical Nurse at Village on the Green, a CCRC community located in Longwood, Florida. This position will support our brand new, state of the art health care building, The Oaks. Our 56 million dollar expansion encompasses 100,000 square feet with 48 skilled nursing beds, 36 assisted living and 18 memory care units. We are currently seeking a qualified candidates to work 3pm to 11pm, and 11pm to 7am. he Licensed Nurse is responsible for rendering nursing care in assigned area in terms of individualized resident needs, according to dependent and independent nursing functions and conformance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of practical nursing. A few other details about the role: Participate with members of the interdisciplinary team to review, plan, coordinate and evaluate resident’s care. Document the resident 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 and adjust based on census and level of care required. Communicate staffing problems and needs to supervisor. Escalate team member performance issues to supervisor and participate in counseling and disciplinary action. Execute treatments as necessary and document 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. 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 Living Lifespace, person directed care and successful aging philosophies and their inherent core values of commitment, respect, compassion, dedication, team work and quality. Team member will support, actively participate and act in accordance with the principles of the Living Lifespace service culture and be familiar with and fluent in the language and service pillars of Living Lifespace. Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.