Licensed Practical Nurse - Full Time at Volunteers of America - National Services in Cape Coral, Florida

Job Description:

Come join our awesome team as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Volunteers of America National Services and Gulf Coast Village. We are offering great benefits and positive work environments! Come join a Great Place to Work-Certified™ organization!



Gulf Coast Village Campus is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization.



We are offering Full-Time Shifts for Days - 7am to 3pm, Afternoons - 3pm to 11pm, and Nights - 11pm to 7am




Benefit Highlights:

• Generous "refer a friend" bonus, up to $2,000


• 403(b) Retirement Plan;


• Pay in Lieu of benefit options available


• Employee Discount Program (car rental, wireless carriers, travel, uniforms, etc.)


• Career scholarships;


• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;


• Partial insurance (*must work 24 hrs. or more)


• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days - must work 24 hrs. or more)

Pay: Based on Experience from $23.00-$28.00/ HR




Schedule: 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11am-7pm




About the job:



The Licensed Practical Nurse shall perform in accordance with state and local laws and within the guidelines of his/her professional organization. All functions shall be performed in accordance with the established policies and practices of the particular institution in which the LPN is performing his/her duties. The LPN is qualified by education, training, and experience and demonstrated abilities to give nursing care under the direction of a RN and to have the knowledge of the principles of psychological, biological and social sciences.



Required Qualifications:


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of practice.


• Ability to understand residents' charts, doctor's orders, residents' plan of care, medication orders.


• Effective communicator with staff, families and outside agencies


• Maintain a current CPR Certification


• Ability to prioritize duties


• Customer service oriented with knowledge of successful customer service techniques

Essentials:

• Role models positive communication skills with NA/RS, TMA's (if applicable), interdisciplinary team, customers, residents and families.


• Assign personnel appropriately to meet resident needs.


• Ensure that unit personnel and volunteers on your shift are carrying out their assignments


• Treats and ensures that residents are treated with respect and dignity.


• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per MD/Providers orders


• Make rounds to residents to observe their physical and psychosocial status.


• Listen to shift report and keep open lines of communication with supervisor, co-workers and on-coming shift.


• Follows all shift routines, policy and procedures regarding monitoring of vital signs, weights, administration of medications and treatments.

Take pride in helping others and join us today!




At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations' shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.



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