Licensed Practical Nurse

Description

Mission & Vision

Parc Center for Disabilities has a mission to provide opportunities for children & adults with developmental disabilities to exercise their independence and experience life to the fullest. Our vision is a community where all individuals live with dignity and are treated with respect. Our shared purpose is to provide exceptional experiences to our participants each and every day.

What We Value

Parc Center for Disabilities – Together we RISE:

• Respect – we treat everyone as a person first. Dignity guides all interactions ad we proudly work together as a team to advance the vision and mission of our organization.
• Integrity – we exercise honesty, transparency, and the highest level of ethical practice. We believe firmly in always doing the right thing, even when no one is looking.
• Service – we believe in making a difference to the person in front of you. We serve every individual and family in our care with compassion, empowerment, kindness, and purpose.
• Empathy – we step into the world of those we serve and those who serve our organization. All actions are guided by first asking ourselves what another may be thinking, feeling, experiencing, or enduring.

Position Summary

Parc Center for Disabilities’ Bert Muller Home (BMH) is a long-term care (intermediate care) facility for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We operate 24/7 with nurses, employees, and supervision. LPNs are responsible for providing optimal healthcare for our residents. Nurses must interface effectively with all other disciplines to ensure the provision of comprehensive, seamless, integrated services.

Under the general direction of the Medical Coordinator, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for administration of medications and related medical treatments, documenting accurate and appropriate information in medical records, assessing residents for any changes in physical, mental, or neurological status; provide first aid in accidents or illness; and providing health related services to residents as required.

Working on site at Parc Center for Disabilities’ campus, you’ll find a dedicated team, unified in building an engaged, people-centered work environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Administration of medications and treatments per physician orders, ICF regulations and program policies.
• Provide legible, timely and accurate documentation of all procedures and events – including but not limited to: MAR, nurse’s notes, Physician orders, ordering, infection control & routine communication.
• Assess residents as needed for signs and symptoms of illness, infections, disease, injury, adverse reactions or change in physical, mental, or neurological status. Provide or arrange physician/dental follow up, first aid or emergency treatment as needed. Report and document all concerns promptly to the appropriate program positions. 
• Ensure that proper notifications are made as necessary, and Report concerns promptly.
• Document accurate information in a timely manner in nursing notes. Responsible for charting residents that are on antibiotics, post incident, new admission, readmission, or any special charting that needs to be done per shift (incidents, medical concerns, ER visits, etc.), medical appointments and new orders. 
• Ensure that physician orders are accurately recorded according to laws and nursing protocol. Ensure that medications/treatments are accurately and promptly ordered (and re-ordered) from the pharmacy and that prescribed procedures are completed as ordered. Provide immediate follow-up and action as needed to ensure correction of any error or delay in receipt of medications or treatments. 
• Provide residents with health-related services, including but not limited to monitoring of routine vital signs and weights. Record weights and other required data according to program procedures. 
• Provide positive interaction with residents during nursing procedures, medication pass, client’s leisure time, etc. 
• Provide education and on the spot training to DSPs and supervisors as situations and opportunities arise. 
• Maintain infection control and safety measures in the nursing office and throughout the building. 
• Submit assigned assessments & reports promptly, adhering to due dates. 
• Assist with physician clinic services as needed. 
• Participate in all required meetings and training to enhance nursing skills and required by Parc Center for Disabilities. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in nursing home, assisted living facility (ALF), long term care (ICF) is required. 
• Prior work experience with people with intellectual or developmental disabilities highly preferred. 
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be currently licensed by the Florida State Board of Nursing
• Must have CPR, and First Aid certifications
• Valid Florida Drivers’ License with acceptable driving record.
• Be physically, visually, and auditorily aware of the cognitive, social, and physical needs of our participants.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• A heart for people first and foremost.
• Have a learning attitude and natural curiosity for how things work, with a desire to improve processes and procedures without judgement for how things were done in the past.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and safety precautions.
• Physical demands such as repetitive motion, standing, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting for extended periods of time.
• Able to safely lift up to 50 pounds. [Insert the appropriate amount of weight & remove highlighting]
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other electronic tools preferred.

Schedule:

• AM shift – 5:30am – 1:30pm
• PM shift – 1:30pm – 9:30pm
• Night shift – 9:30pm – 5:30am

Salary Range

• $38.00/Hourly 

Benefits Package

Parc Center for Disabilities offers a comprehensive and generous compensation and benefits package including the following:

• 10 Paid Holidays
• 2 Personal Days
• 18 PTO Days
• Health, Dental, & Vision coverage as well as voluntary supplemental benefits like Short-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Life & AD&D.
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Plan

Other Requirements:

• Parc Center for Disabilities is proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace.
• Employees must pass Level II background check.

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