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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Home Care

Westminster Communities of Florida

#CPR Certification #Medication Administration #Emergency Response #Licensed Practical Nurse #BLS Certification #Patient Education #Activities of Daily Living #Patient Records

Quick overview

LPNs will work in Westminster facilities with individual caseloads, providing floor coverage and assisting in planning and implementing resident care. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting residents with daily activities.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a current Florida LPN license and CPR/BLS certification, with one year of long-term care experience preferred. The role requires following physician orders and providing comprehensive care to residents.

CommunicationCare PlanningMedication AdministrationPatient CarePatient EducationEmergency ResponseEmotional SupportLong-Term CareMonitoring Vital SignsIV TherapyActivities of Daily LivingLPNTransportation CoordinationTranscribing OrdersBasic Diagnostics

Job description

At Westminster, we Work With Excellence, Serve With Heart—and we’re looking for LPN's who share that commitment.

Shifts Available

We have PRN shifts available within our Home Care division providing flexibility to accommodate your schedule.

Compensation

For this position, the hourly rate is $35.00 per hour.

In this role, you will

LPNs can expect to be working in our Westminster facilities with their own individual full caseloads providing floor coverage.
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.
Assist patients/residents with Activities of Daily Living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, transferring, ambulating, toileting, and other resident needs.

Qualifications

you possess:
Current Florida LPN license
Current CPR/BLS certification
One year of long-term care desirable

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About US

Westminster Home Care, a division of Westminster Communities of Florida, is a faith-based not-for-profit organization inspired by the mission of serving older adults. We’ve been touching lives through service since 1954, and today we serve more than 7,000 residents in 23 communities. Apply today to be a part of our fantastic team.

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