SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Location: Florida
Description: PeopleFirst Florida HR is at present recruited SENIOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE right now, this job will be placed in Florida. Further informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. .
Licensed Practical Nurses at State Veterans' Nursing Home
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Licensure as a Practical Nurse in the State of Florida, prefers experience i! n a long term care facility, and must have basic computer skills.
Please fax copy of current LPN license to People First at 1-888-403-2110 for consideration.
Candidates for positions within FDVA are required to undergo a Level 2 Criminal Background Screening and drug testing.
Multiple and/or future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement
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POSITION STANDARDS
Give direct nursing care to include ordered treatments, administer prescribed medications, give direct ADL care and complete requirements for diagnostic procedures as requested by the attending physician on an assigned shift per established policies and procedures.
Will do rounds with Physicians or other health care personnel as needed. Will make sure orders are taken corrected, documented and implemented.
Responsible for counting narcotics at beginning and end of shift. Assure that narcotic records are accurate for assigned shift.
! Recognize and respond to changes in resident's condition. Noti! fy supervisor, physician and family of changes in resident’s condition. Document all notifications.
Answer call lights within designated time frame. Complete assigned portion of MDS within assigned time frame.
Assist, in assessing, admitting, discharging, and transferring patients as required.
Receive and give report at beginning and end of shift by making walking rounds with the off-going and on-coming nurse.
Attend in-services, meetings, Care Plans and MDS as needed. Maintain CPR certification and perform as needed.
Complete all required documentation to include weekly and monthly nursing summaries, transcribe physician's orders and complete admission, transfer and discharge records. Will ensure that MAR, TAR, POS, Psychotropic flow sheets, I&O, and monthly nurses’ summary and weekly nurses’ notes are done correctly and within time frame and as required by local, state, and federal guidelines.
Orient newly admitt! ed residents to unit within 24 hours of admission.
As assigned by Sr. RN Supervisor or RN, will effectively manage nursing unit to include work assignments and breaks. Will ensure there is adequate staffing and direct activities of CNAs assigned to unit. Notify supervisor if changes need to be made per established policies and procedures. Make sure CNAs are in dining room on time. Try to problem solve before involving supervisor.
Complete other assignments from RN Supervisor by the due date.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommod! ation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. Al! l employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, eligible veterans and spouses of veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. For applicants claiming Veterans' Preference, please attach supporting documentation that includes character of service (for example, DD form 214 Member Copy #4) when you apply for a vacancy. Applicants may also fax their supporting documentation to People First at 1-888-403-2110. All documentation is due by the closing date of the job announcement.
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This job starts available on: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 02:22:00 GMT