Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Company: Manatee Springs Care & Rehabilitation
Location: Bradenton
Posted on: January 8, 2021

Job Description:

DESCRIPTIONThe Registered Nurse (RN/ LPN) is responsible for delivering care to residents/patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; effectively interacts with residents/patients, family members, and other health team members while maintaining the standards of professional nursing.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(To be completed without harming or injuring the resident/patient, co-worker, self, or others):Direct Care/ Patient Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, directs and evaluates total nursing care as determined by the residents/patients age related physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs in accordance with established standards, policies, procedures and resident's/patient's care plan.
  • Handles emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner.
    • Performs CPR as required.
      • Demonstrates an ability to remain calm, perform effectively and professionally during peak periods of activity and emergency situations.
        • Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate resident's/patient's plan of care.
          • Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records.
            • Modifies resident's/patient's treatment plans, according to physician orders, indicated by residents'/patients' responses and conditions.
              • Monitors all aspects of resident's/patient's care, including diet and physical activity.
                • Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in resident/patient conditions.
                  • Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents/patients, friends, and their families.
                    • Promotes resident's/patient's independence by establishing resident's/patient's care goals; teaching residents/ patients, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and selfcare skills; answering questions.
                      • Visits residents/patients to ensure proper nursing care.
                        • Orders and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess resident's/patients condition.
                          • Performs physical examinations to determine the residents/patients status and develop a treatment plan.
                            • Prepares residents/patients for, and assists with, examinations and treatments.
                              • Recommends forms of treatment, such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
                                • Records resident's/patient's medical information and vital signs.
                                  • Reports all changes in resident's/patient's condition to supervisor timely.Required qualifications:
                                    • Graduate of approved RN or LPN) Program.Previous experience as an RN or LPN in an acute care/long term care setting is desirable.
                                    • Current licensure to practice as an RN or LPN in the state of Florida.Employment is contingent on successful completion of pre-placement physical and criminal backgroundDiversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Manatee Springs is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.LOCATION5627 9th St E, Bradenton, FL 34203, USA

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