Description

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.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must be currently licensed in the State of Florida as a Registered Nurse. Must be CPR Certified. One year of long term care desirable. Med-Surg, Home Health experience helpful. Experience working with the elderly, physically or developmentally disabled adults preferred. Will train on-the- job in lieu of above experience.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• LPN

• CPR Certified

• RN

Preferred

• COVID-19 Vaccination