Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-Memory Care Facility-Part-Time

At Brooks Rehabilitation, we have dedicated over 35 years to serving the needs of our community providing some of the most innovative care. With the need for Alzheimer's and dementia care growing at unprecedented rates, we are taking that dedication one step further.Part-Time 8 hour shift : 7am-3pm3pm-11pmLocation : 6209 Brooks Bartram Drive, Building 200, Jacksonville, FL 32258Position Summary : A Licensed Practical nurse performs nursing functions under the direction of a registered nurse, follows the plans of care, participates in care planning, and performs nursing actions in accord with company policy and state law.Responsibilities :

• Documents observations and care given in accord with company process according to company policies and procedures. Administers medications.
• Administers basic nursing care measure to the rehab patient and assists in giving care to the acutely ill rehab patient relative to patient age, developmental needs, and understanding.
• Admits, transfers, and discharges patients. Observes, records, and reports subjective patient symptoms.
• Assists the RN in giving physical and emotional support to the patient.
• Provides for dietary and fluid needs of the patient such as nourishment, feeding, tube feeding, observing and recording IV fluids and maintaining an accurate fluid intake and output.
• Takes and record vital signs : temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.Qualifications :
• Licensed as an LPN in the state of Florida.
• 1 year of experience with Alzheimer and Dementia patients preferred.
• IV Certified preferred.
• Current hands on BLS certification.Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following :
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits package
• Vacation / Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs