Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Company: Solaris HealthCare
Location: Plant City
Posted on: August 1, 2022
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Job Description:
Solaris Healthcare Plant City voted best nursing home in the
State of Florida by Newsweek MagazineAwarded Eli Facility
Leadership AwardWonderful place to work - Come see for yourself!701
N. Wilder Road Plant City, Florida 33566Great benefits:401k with
company match, medical and dental insurance, earned time off$5000
sign on bonus for full timeCompetetive wagesFree uniformsPositive
atmosphereNew grads welcomePosition Summary:Provides nursing care
within scope of practice to insure resident's needs are met in
accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center
policies and procedures, and state, federal and local guidelines.
Currently licensed as an LPN.Job FunctionsGeneral
ResponsibilitiesResidents RightsSafetyStaff DevelopmentGeneral
Nursing Care ResponsibilitiesNursing Care
ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the
Solaris HealthCare Infection Control Manual.Understands,
participates and assists in implementing the Quality Improvement
Program.Notifies other Departments of resident changes, i.e., room
changes, LOA, new admits, discharge, etc.Conducts family and
resident education.Locates and uses emergency equipment when
necessary.Demonstrates the ability to administer medications timely
and according to facility policy.Demonstrates the ability to
administer treatments timely and according to facility
policy.Demonstrates ability to receive, transcribe, and carry out
physician orders, as allowed by Nurse Practice ActTranscribes
physician's orders to resident charts, medication/treatment cards
and care plans, as required.Charts progress notes in an
informative, factual manner that reflects the care administered as
well as the resident's response to care.Follows established
procedure for charting and reporting all reports of
incident/accidents (residents and employees).Identifies and reports
changes in condition to supervisor, physician and family.Accurately
identifies skin changes and follows Solaris HealthCare skin
management protocols.Orders and reports diagnostic tests
timely.Conducts frequent rounds to evaluate effectiveness of care
delivery.Orders supplies and charges for items ordered through
Central Supply.Follows established procedures for restraint
reduction.Follows facility policy and procedures in the event a
restraint must be utilized.Assures that an adequate supply of
personal protective equipment is on hand and are available for
staff to perform procedures that involve exposure to body/blood
fluids.Counts narcotics at the beginning and completion of each
shift with the nurse leaving and coming on to the shift.Follows
Pharmacy policy and procedures for ordering and delivering
medications.Coordinates resident's rehabilitation program with
therapies to ensure rehabilitation needs are met.Plans nursing
interventions for each resident based on their individual needs and
monitors the implementation.Special Nursing Care
ResponsibilitiesFood Service ResponsibilitiesDocumentation
ResponsibilitiesCare Plan ResponsibilitiesAdmission, Transfer and
Discharge ResponsibilitiesOther ResponsibilitiesAdministrative
ResponsibilitiesSpecial Activities/AttributesEducationCurrently
licensed as an LPN in this state. CPR Certified.Experience2+ year
prior nursing experience preferred.
Keywords: Solaris HealthCare, Lakeland , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Healthcare , Plant City, Florida
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