Job description
WE’RE WAITING TO HEAR FROM YOU. COME JOIN OUR FAMILY AND GROW YOUR CAREER WITH US!
Our team is only as strong as each individual contributor – which is why we focus our energy on hiring people who are friendly, hardworking and have a true passion for serving older adults.
After all, residents aren’t guests in our community; we’re working in their home.
Position Title: Memory Support LPN
Overview: The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing quality care and services to residents while maintaining safe standards of nursing care. This position provides support to the Nurse Supervisors and Assisted Living Director.
- Provides services in accordance with Nurse Practice Act and state/federal nursing center regulations.
- Assists certified nursing assistants and resident care assistants with the medical needs of residents.
- Participates in admissions, evaluations, and care plans for prospective and current residents.
- Reviews and makes changes to MOR monthly. MOR must be submitted prior to the beginning of each month.
- Assists residents in scheduling medical, dental, and laboratory appointments.
- Assists physicians with completing resident examination as needed. Follows physician's orders (e.g. medical treatments) and adds to resident’s chart. Medical treatments must be ordered on time.
- Observes residents and reports any changes in condition to physicians, health care proxies, and supervisors.
- Administers and documents medications in accordance to the five rights: right medication, right route, right resident, right time, and right dose. Monitors medications for residents who self-administer.
- Understands the resident’s Advance Directives and follows their wishes.
- Assists residents with meeting their nutritional/hydration needs and documents on the nursing record appropriately. Monitors meal-time and assists with feeding. Checks resident’s kitchen appliances for expired products.
- Monitors urine retention and assists residents with self-catheterization. Monitors and changes foley and colostomy bags as needed.
- Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly environment for residents.
- Answers residents call light promptly (within 7-10 minutes).
- Maintains harmonious relations and communicates with family, visitors, and all members of the Health Team.
- Participates in the education of staff, residents, and family members.
You Have:
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current license in the state of Florida.
- Current CPR certification.
- Staff nurse experience preferred.
- Minimum of one year of Geriatric nursing background preferred.
We Have:
- Career advancement opportunities
- Competitive salaries
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance
- Educational assistance programs
- Paid Time Off, company paid holidays, 403(B) plan with matching contributions, and more
- Part-time positions may not be eligible for certain benefits.
Environment: East Ridge at Cutler Bay offers a highly professional, engaging, team-centered environment where associates can grow professionally, and have a positive impact on the lives of the seniors that we serve. Everyone on our team – from housekeeping to dining, maintenance to healthcare – is committed to delivering the finest retirement experience to every resident, every day. If you have a passion for serving others and are dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, this is the employment opportunity for you!
Location: Just south of Miami, East Ridge is on 76 acres inside the city of Cutler Bay. We’re minutes from Palmetto Bay Golf Course, Matheson Hammock, Southland Mall, Zoo Miami, The Falls and so much more. A weekend getaway to the Keys is a sunny drive south on U.S. 1; Miami International Airport is about 30 minutes north.
Note: SantaFe Senior Living and all Communities requires all current and future associates to be fully-vaccinated for COVID-19 unless you receive an approved accommodation.
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