Licensed Practical Nurse (Aging Services)

Job Overview

Performs duties involving the healthcare, nutrition, and safety of clients within Head Start and Aging Services.  This position will support staff with children’s health services or the well-being of participants at center locations.

Salary 

Min $39,312.00 annually

Mid $55,078.40 annually

Benefits

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• Generous PTO & Holiday Plan
• Health Plans
• Health Savings Account
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Cafeteria Benefit
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Possession of a valid State of Florida Practical Nurse License; AND
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License; AND
• Possession of a valid CPR Certification.

Additional Requirements for Positions in Aging Services

• One (1) year of staff supervisory experience in a social services or health care services setting; AND
• One (1) year of experience in providing services to persons who have dementia.

Core Competencies

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.

• Assists registered nurses with medical care.
• Reviews and monitors medical chart updates for treatment progress, diverse reactions, and side effects.
• Assists with administering medications as directed by physicians.
• Records and reports in medical charts body temperature, blood pressure, pulse, weight, appetite, behavior, toileting, and use of assistive devices and reports adverse reactions to supervisor.
• Cleans and dresses wounds.
• Assists with the coordination and facilitation of wellness presentations and support groups.
• Works as part of the interdisciplinary team to assist with care plans as appropriate.
• Provides nursing assessments within their scope of practice.
• May be required to oversee operation of the facility, staff, and clients on a limited basis. 
• Performs other related duties as required.

Duties Specific to Aging Services

• Ensure client safety by observing and participating in activities planned to maintain and enhance client’s health.  Observing for changes in conditions physically and mentally and communicating these concerns with team and caregivers in a timely manner.
• Assists with supervisory role at the center; supports staff and nursing assistants.  Ensures center is within established participant to staff compliance ratio.  Follows food management guidelines provided though Nutrition.
• Ensures safe self-administration of prescribed medications and renders assistance in medication administration when necessary.  Document medication administration promptly and accurately while maintaining up to date Medication Administration Record (MAR).
• Maintains safe environment.  Provide supervision to all participants.  Reports adverse incidents/occurrences to RN and appropriate personnel.  Maintains bio-hazardous book and documents monthly waste if generated.
• Maintains fall risk and mobility status for participants.  Provides fall risk prevention year-round.  Knowledgeable about use of durable m