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Licensed Vocational Nurse

Bethesda Health

Fort Lauderdale, FL
3 days ago
$26.96 - $43.25

Job Description

Join Bethesda Health as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, where you will provide essential nursing care to improve the lives of residents. Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits while working in a supportive environment focused on career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides basic nursing care and assists in resident assessments
  • Documents assessments and communicates significant changes to the interdisciplinary team
  • Participates in the care planning process and updates care plans as needed
  • Implements nursing interventions and ensures timely medication administration
  • Uses critical thinking skills to address changes in residents' conditions
  • Monitors residents' care and identifies problem areas for resolution
  • Assists with residents' activities of daily living (ADLs)

Required Qualifications

  • Education from an accredited school of nursing resulting in becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Current LPN license in the state of employment
  • CPR and AED certification (or willing to obtain within six months)
  • IV certification (or willing to obtain within six months)
  • Ability to assess basic nursing care needs of geriatric residents
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods
  • Ability to lift heavy objects using proper techniques
  • Ability to transfer and move patients weighing 200+ lbs
  • Ability to push and pull equipment weighing in excess of 40 lbs
  • Manual dexterity and coordination
  • Visual acuity to distinguish color
  • Ability to perform necessary documentation electronically and in writing

Preferred Qualifications

  • Long-term care experience

Benefits & Perks

403bDaily payBonusesCareer advancement opportunitiesHoliday payMedical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance for regular status employees