The Ponce Care Center
1999 Old Moultrie Road, Saint Augustine, FL 32086
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
SIGN ON BONUS:$3,000 for full-time & $1,500 for part-time!
Shift: 7pm-7am
ABOUT THE PONCE – Located in St. Augustine, FL, we are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great working environment for our staff as we truly value and appreciate each member of our team!
While working here, you will enjoy:
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance. Your well-being is important, and we value it.
- Paid time off. Because as much as you love your job, we want you to also love having time to be you.
- A 401K retirement plan. You’re our company’s future; let us help you take care of yours.
- Continuing education credits. Life, learning, and education are our top priorities.
- Supportive management, cohesive work environment and many different career paths to help you achieve your professional goals
Summary of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):
Provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practice and regulations and as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Qualifications:
Job Requirements of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):
- Licensed Practical Nurse current state license in Florida.
- At least one (1) year of Skilled Nursing experience preferred.
- Must have a current/active CPR certification.
- Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
- Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
- Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.
- Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):
- Assess and document resident progress in the medical record.
- Monitor turning and positioning of residents.
- Obtain changes in physician’s orders as indicated by resident’s progress or lack of progress
- Communicate pertinent information about resident condition and progress to charge nurses, supervisors and Director of Nursing, as indicated.
- Maintain clean, orderly treatment cart and restock treatment supplies.
- Follow Infection Control policies and procedures.
- Administer medications and treatments accurately as ordered by the physician and according to all facility policies and procedures.
- Document pressure sore status weekly or more often as condition changes.
- Assist in monitoring the inventory of medications, medical supplies and equipment to be sure adequate supplies of skin care products are on hand to meet the needs of residents.
- Participate in educational programs for residents and their family members relative to skin care when a resident is being discharged to home.
- Participate in Quality Improvement activities, as assigned.
