LPN, Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing

Description

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. Our four-star rated skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility is located on a beautiful 20+ acre campus just north of mid-town Miami.

We serve approximately 1200 patients and residents each year, providing a full range of long-term care, treatment, support and post-hospitalization services. Join us now to do purposeful work with our diverse and respectful team.

Job Title : Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Summary

Provides direct patient care, meeting both psychological and physical needs of the patients in accordance with their care plan, regulatory agency and departmental guidelines. Maintains standards of nursing care, under the supervision of registered nursing personnel, in accordance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Nursing Department and regulatory agencies. Provides work direction to Certified Nursing Assistants.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs nursing care for assigned patients / residents per established department guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Handles admissions, discharges and transfers of assigned residents / patients.
• Shares responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans and nursing care.
• Performs documentation according to established standards and procedures.
• Prepares, administers, and concisely, accurately, and completely records medications in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications.
• Receives, transcribes and carries out physicians' orders.
• Oversees and assists with meal service.
• Oversees, assists and guides the work of CNAs in the daily activities.
• Provides coaching to CNA's and participates in the annual performance appraisal process.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel when requested.

Job Requirements

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Functional Demands

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Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you've ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical / dental / vision coverage, 403b retirement savings plan, free on-campus parking, onsite fitness center and more.

Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.