Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Long Term Care

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Skilled Nursing Facility
• Schedule: 3:00 pm- 11:00pm, Part-Time Evening Shift
• Hospital: The Haven of Our Lady of Peace
• Location: Pensacola, Florida
  Haven of Our Lady of Peace is a 120-bed nursing home operated by Sacred Heart Health System and Methodist Homes for the Aging. Our team has been serving the Pensacola community since 1939, and is honored to have earned the highest distinction on the 2023-2024 national list of Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News.

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American HeartAssociation or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience,if applicable.

Provide basic bedside care to long term care patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician, functioning within scope of license.

• Contribute to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Administer medications and observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and simple therapeutic services.
• Educate patients/families about disease treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.
• Assure resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiats corrective action as appropriate.