License Practical Nurse
Description of the role
As a License Practical Nurse at Neulife Rehabilitation, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality and compassionate care to our patients. You will work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure the well-being of our residents.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications and treatments to patients according to the physician's orders
- Monitor patients' vital signs and report any changes or concerns to the healthcare team
- Assist with the activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and feeding
- Document patient information and maintain accurate medical records
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans
Requirements
- Valid License Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Florida
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in a rehabilitation facility or long-term care
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Benefits
- Competitive compensation ranging from $25 to $36 per hour
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits package
- Paid time off and flexible scheduling options
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement
- On-site Daycare
- Shift Pick-up Bonus
Neulife Rehabilitation is a leading provider of rehabilitative care in Mt Dora, Florida. We are dedicated to helping individuals regain their independence and improve their quality of life. Our team of healthcare professionals is committed to providing personalized and compassionate care to each and every patient.
Job Summary
- Cares for spinal cord and TBI, patients or persons with disabilities admissions from hospitals and similar institutions.
General Accountabilities
- Administers prescribed medications or starts intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Observes patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions.
- Answers patients' calls and determines how to assist them.
- Measures and records patients' vital signs.
- Provides basic patient care or treatments.
- Works as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
- Supervises nurses' aides or assistants.
- Assembles and uses equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers.
- Records food and fluid intake and output.
- Collects samples, such as blood and urine from patients, and performs routine laboratory tests on samples.
- Prepares patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.
- Helps patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, or standing and walking.
- Sterilizes equipment and supplies.
- The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Job Qualifications
- Education: Associate's degree in nursing
- Experience: LPN license with 1-2 years of related experience
Skills
- Service orientation
- Active listening
- Coordination
- Monitoring
- Wound Care
- IV Certified
Why Work Here
- Floating Holidays & PTO=4 weeks a year
- Life, Health, Dental, Short Term/Long Term Disability
- 1 Weekend per month requirement, 1 holiday per year!!!
- Flexible schedule on 12 hr. shifts we work around your availability for school or life events.
- Continuing education opportunities available
- Supportive team environment for new grads
- Pay rate 26-36 depending on experience
- Competitive Shift Differentials
- OT available and shift pick-up bonuses
- Nurse Patient ratio less than 16,
- CNA support on groups of fewer than 5 patients per group.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Valid, unencumbered license as a Practical Nurse in the State of Florida #ZR
