What are the responsibilities and job description for the License Practical Nurse (LPN) - Washington Square position at Central Florida Communities Inc?
About the Company :
Central Florida Communities, Inc. (CFC) has warm, welcoming, home-inspired facilities and programs for individuals with developmental disabilities in Orange, Brevard, Lake and Seminole Counties.
CFC operates three 64-bed Intermediate Care Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled (ICF / DD's), Howell Branch Court, Lake View Court and Washington Square. As a member of our staff, you will be a part of one of these living centers and provide vital around the clock care, which includes nursing and medical oversight, to our residents.
Facility Name and Address :
Washington Square
1401 North US Highway 1
Titusville, FL 32796
Purpose :
This position directly supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position helps with everyday tasks such as ADL's. These include but are not limited to daily grooming, meal service, risk mitigation and following any applicable behavioral management plans as defined by the resident individual needs.
Essential Duties :
Utilizes clinical nursing competency observing, monitoring and providing care, treatment and services to residents.
Perform primary nursing duties for assigned residents / shift to ensure daily, monthly, quarterly and annual nursing summaries in accordance with residents’ Active Treatment Plan.
Implement administration of prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with State and clinical nursing standards. Receive, transcribe, fax orders to pharmacy and enter orders in the electronic health record.
Monitor physical health of resident, relaying safety and health concerns to the Director of Nursing, physician, pharmacist and other disciplines as needed.
Required Qualification :
Current license in the state of Florida.
Must demonstrate the ability to lift unassisted at least fifty (50) lbs.
Preferred Qualifications :
At least six months’ hospital or rehabilitation nursing experience preferred.
Working Conditions :
Frequent bending, lifting and standing
Constant noise environments
Required Materials : Resume
3 Work References
Drug Free Workplace :
Random drug test will be conducted
Background Checks :
A criminal history background check and sex offender registry check will be required for the finalist under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer :
DSI Management, LLC and all supported companies, as an equal opportunity employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, disability, religion, or veteran status.
Employment Eligibility Verification :
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents () to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment with the company.
E-Verify :
DSI Management, LLC and all supported companies use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following :
E-Verify Poster () [PDF]
Right To Work Poster [PDF]
