Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full-time Opportunity

Join our team at Washington Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Chipley, Florida, where we provide high-quality care to our residents in a safe and respectful environment. As a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional care to our residents.

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to residents in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, state and federal regulations, and accepted standards of nursing practice. The LPN works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality resident care and services.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Monitor residents' health status and report significant changes to the physician and supervising nurse.
• Provide wound care and other clinical interventions
• Perform nursing assessments within scope of practice.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation is informative and in a descriptive manner.
• Admit, discharge, and transfer residents.
• Supervise CNAs to ensure adherence to care standards in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines
• Maintain infection prevention and control practices
• Support implementation and updates of individualized care plans for each resident.
• Safeguard resident rights, privacy, and dignity (HIPAA compliance)
• Notify the residents' attending physicians and next-of-kin when there is a change in the residents' conditions or if the residents are involved in an incident or accident
• Attend and participate in all center in-service programs as required

Qualifications

• Must hold a current and valid LPN license in the state employed
• Long-term care/post-acute care setting preferred
• Completion of post-secondary education
• Capable of maintaining regular attendance (i.e., weekend shifts and overtime) as required

What We Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement
• A work environment that values diversity and inclusion
• Shift Differential
• Continuing Education Credits

Job Type: Full-time

Available Schedules

• 7AM-7PM
• 7PM-7AM

License/Certification

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Required)

Physical Setting

• Long-term care
• Rehabilitation center

Weekly Schedule

• 3x12 alternating
• 4X12 alternating

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and compassionate LPN looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply to this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application and join our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents.

Washington Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Washington Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is committed to a drug-free workplace. All applicants selected for employment will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statues 440.102.

Note: This position requires screening through the ACHA Clearinghouse. Please visit https://acha.myflorida.com for more information.