Highland Palms Health Care is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their assisted living facility, responsible for overseeing nursing assistants, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing quality care to residents. The ideal candidate must possess a nursing degree, a current LPN license, and strong leadership skills while ensuring a supportive environment for both residents and staff
Job Summary
The role involves directing the day-to-day functions of nursing assistants while ensuring strict compliance with state regulations and facility policies.
Responsibilities include administering medications, managing comprehensive care plans, and coordinating resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.
The position requires active participation in quality assurance programs, facility surveys, and ongoing staff development and training initiatives.
Matching Summary
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Highland Palms Health Care is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their assisted living facility, responsible for overseeing nursing assistants, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing quality care to residents. The ideal candidate must possess a nursing degree, a current LPN license, and strong leadership skills while ensuring a supportive environment for both residents and staff.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Direct supervision of nursing staff
Medication administration and verification
Resident care plan development and review
Incident and accident reporting
Compliance with nursing service procedures
Physician order transcription and implementation
Nice-to-have
Strong leadership and team collaboration skills
Ability to handle emotionally difficult situations
Experience with quality assurance programs
Positive emphasis on resident well-being
Willingness to participate in training programs
Key Requirements
Current unencumbered LPN/LVN license
Graduate of approved LPN/LVN program or nursing degree
Current CPR certification
Knowledge of PCC preferred
Maintain good standing with State Board of Nursing