Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

What We Offer

Professional Training Opportunities Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Employee Assistance Program Several Supplemental Insurance Policies 403(b) Retirement Plan Work Life Balance The Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Community and the Organization A snapshot of what you'll do: Assist in coordinating admissions and discharges, building new participant charts/medical records, ensuring admissions paperwork is completed. Assist in scheduling in-house medical specialty visits, medical/health appointments, and transportation as needed Track, review, and coordinate quarterly care plan meetings with participants and family/caregiver team Take, document, and maintain records for each participant, reporting trends outside of parameters, or needing attention from the Center Director Provide clinical support, insight, knowledge, and applicable in-service training to program staff. Provide education to participants and family/caregiver team on health and wellness, medical diagnosis', medication, safe living, emergency situations, and resources available.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited nursing program Current Florida Licensed Practical Nurse License At least one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities and special needs and/or the aging population and Alzheimer's patients Ability to assist with the transfer of participants to and from chair or wheelchair and assist clients with activities of daily living (toileting, bathing, ambulating, feeding, changing clothes, etc) CPR and first aid certification a plus, but can be obtained/renewed once hired Easterseals Florida has been rated a Great Place to Work (2020-2025) by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for. Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP) (including medical marijuana). Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, hr@fl.easterseals.com, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792. Under the directive of Florida House Bill 531, our organization utilizes the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information regarding the background screening requirements for this position can be found on the Florida HealthSource Background Screening website or at this specific link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.