Job Title:
Memory Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Company: Freedom Pointe at The Villages

Location: Port Charlotte, FL

Created: 2024-04-20

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

WHO ARE WE? Come join our dedicated team at South Port Square, a wonderful place to work! South Port Square is a 40-acre campus in Port Charlotte close to Charlotte Harbor and Punta Gorda and is one of Florida's best kept secrets! You'll join a team with a strong work ethic, with management and co-workers who want to make a positive impact on our residents' lives. These extraordinary leaders and role models will help you craft a long, satisfying, and fruitful senior living career at South Port Square. For over 30 years, South Port Square has been addressing the growing needs of the retiring and senior communities. Today, South Port Square is one of twelve retirement communities in Florida managed by Life Care Services (LCS), the nation's leading developer and manager of senior living communities. We continually strive to create an environment of trust and transparency by helping employees find a sense of purpose in their job and achieve their highest potential while providing hospitality to those who work and live at South Port Square. #Clinical ABOUT THE ROLE: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of medications, treatments, documentation, and emergency calls as indicated. Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of an Licensed Practical Nurse: * Administers medications. * Administers treatments, including, but not limited to: dressings, catheterization, suctioning, oxygen, etc. * Assists in direct resident care as necessary. * Maintains accurate documentation of medication administered and care rendered. * Assists in admission and discharge procedures. * Responds to the resident emergency call system as indicated. * Makes rounds with physicians and transcribes orders. * Keeps physicians and family aware of change in resident's condition. * Maintains the self-respect, personal dignity, and physical safety of each patient. * Assures continuity of services and care. * Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned. * Performs specific work duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor. Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have: * LPN currently licensed by the State of Florida in good standing. * At least 6 months nursing experience. Geriatric involvement preferable. * Can generate a warm, friendly, and caring manner on first impression. * Can communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and visitors. * Maintain the highest level of confidentiality. * Can pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. What We Offer: * Work today, get paid tomorrow with DailyPay! South Port Square now offers DailyPay - a program that allows employees to access their earned income on demand, as it's earned. * Benefits for full and part-time staff, including health, dental, vision, 401K and more! * Fun, caring, inclusive work environment! Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu, and COVID-19 vaccine status. Full-Time 6A-6P Part-Time 6A-6P Per-Diem/PRN 6AM-6PM, 6PM-6AM Salary: from $25.50 per hour If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you! EEO Employer