Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse

Location: Broward and Palm Beach County

Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
Location: Broward and Palm Beach County

Are you a caring and passionate individual who wants to help seniors within your community? Are you interested in a career where you can make meaningful connections with people, enjoy a flexible work schedule as well as opportunities for ongoing education and career development? At FirstLantic, we offer all of these opportunities and more. If you are looking for a career (and not just a job) and you want to work for a company where you can thrive, then FirstLantic would like to speak with you. Please read through the full job description and apply below if you fulfill all of the necessary qualifications.

Description:  Licensed Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses are responsible for providing nursing care in accordance with FirstLantic policy, Nurse Practice Acts, and State/ Federal regulations. The individual is expected to always represent FirstLantic and its services in a competent, professional and responsive manner while maintaining standards of high-quality patient care and customer service in accordance with all state, local and federal requirements, rules and regulations.

Responsibilities:
• Provides patient care assigned by and under the direction of the registered nurse who provides onsite supervision as needed, based upon the severity of patient’s, medical condition and training and experience according to the Agency’s policies and procedures
• Prepares clinical and progress notes for the clinical record
• Assists the MD and RN in performing specialized procedures
• Prepares equipment and materials for treatment using sterile and aseptic techniques
• Assists patients in learning self-care techniques
• Report any changes in patient’s condition to the registered nurse with the reports documented in patient files
• Administers treatments and medications to the patient in the home setting
• Participates in a multidisciplinary approach to patient care
• Maintains excellent communication with patients, and staff
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and Agency matters
• Performs other duties assigned by the registered nurse pursuant to Chapter 464, F.S.
• Attends/participates in case conferences on a regular basis
• Attends required staff meetings and in-services
• Participates in Agency PI activities as requested

Qualifications:
• Active Florida LPN / RN license
• A minimum of one year of recent, clinical experience
• Current CPR certification
• Reliable transportation
• Must have a clear background screening
• The ability to read and communicate in English both verbally and in writing
• Working knowledge of Nurse Practice Acts
• 2-hour Alzheimer’s Home Health FL DOEA Approved CEU

APPLY FOR JOB
Broward County Application
North Palm Beach County Application
South Palm Beach County Application