Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -The Lofts - FT

**Full Time - 2nd & 3rd Shift available** **2nd Shift - Hours: 2:00pm - 10:30pm; 3****rd Shift - Hours: 10:00pm - 6:30am** **JOB SUMMARY** Reporting to the Resident Care Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) ensures the general well-being of residents by providing a system of services for residents in a manner and environment that provides dignity and full recognition of each resident’s individuality. The Licensed Practical Nurse will manage and supervise the delivery of services by certified staff. The Licensed Practical Nurse respectfully interacts with all residents, family members, visitors, colleagues and staff. This is a safety sensitive position. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** **It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations listed in the job description is not always specifically described, and that employees, at the discretion of management, may be required to perform duties not within their job descriptions. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.** - Coordinates admission and orients new residents to the facility, ensuring satisfactory integration - Monitors and maintains records reflecting health and mental status of residents and reports any changes to the resident’s physician in a timely manner - Administers treatment and records resident’s response. Makes recommendations regarding medication to physician and works with pharmacy to assist with the appropriate handling, dispensing and destruction of medication - Ensures that all resident rights listed in the Resident Bill of Rights are honored and respected by all staff members - Executes infection control duties - Coordinates with dietary staff to ensure nutritional and therapeutic diets are served to residents - Investigates and documents any resident incident or issue - Coordinates resident discharges and transfers - Observes and may assist in direct resident care - Assists new staff and with ongoing training - Attends meetings and trainings as assigned - Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job **ESSENTIAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS** The essential mental and physical functions listed below are required in order for an employee to be able to perform the essential functions of this position. - Thinking critically; defined as reading, understanding and taking appropriate action on detailed and complex information - Walking long distances regularly - Repetitive actions/motion of one or both hands - Hearing ordinary conversation and office sounds - Verbal communication in person and on the phone - Written communication by hand and on PC **ADAAA COMPLIANCE** Village On The Isle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the ADAAA, Village On The Isle will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. **WORKING CONDITIONS** Work is conducted primarily in health care facility. There is possible exposure to communicable diseases and blood and body fluids that may contain HIV and/or HBV. This position frequently requires working within strict deadlines, under stressful conditions and with a variety of personalities, who may at times be emotional. **MISSION STATEMENT** Village On The Isle is a not-for-profit continuing-care retirement community affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We are committed to sharing God’s love by promoting individual growth and dignity, enhancing the quality of life and meeting the human and spiritual needs of our residents, staff and community. It is not a requirement to be Lutheran to work at Village On The Isle. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** - Licensed Florida LPN; required to maintain licensure - Current CPR certification required - Completed LPN Supervisory Course or ability to complete within 6…