Licensed Practical Nurse

Company: United Cerebral Palsy Of Broward County
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: September 4, 2024

Job Description:

*About us*United Community Options of Broward, Palm Beach, & Mid-Coast Counties _(formerly United Cerebral Palsy) _is a non-profit organization that serves Adolescents, Adults and Children with developmental disabilities. UCO is an extremely rewarding place to work, if you enjoy a challenge, are a compassionate and committed person who believes all children, adolescents, and adults have the right to live, learn, play and work in our community.We are looking for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work with our Group homes.*REQUIREMENTS:** Must be a licensed LPN in the state of Florida* Minimum of one years experience with the developmentally disabled and/or pediatrics preferred* Experience working in a Group Home setting is a plus!* CPR Certification and the ability to bend at the waist and lift up to 50 lbs with assistance* Must have follow up skills* *Partial Job Description:** Pour medication and provide and maintain appropriate administration and documentation of medications in the medication and narcotics book.* Maintain timely, complete and accurate records (to include daily notes, and yearly staff evaluations, etc.).* Make rounds after report assessing for:- Proper use of oxygen and evaluating the equipment for sterile use, making sure all corrugated tubing & trach masks are clean and changed as needed.- Child in correct equipment and placed safely and correctly into nighttime position in bed.- House check for infection control problems.- Evaluate individual medical problems outlined in report completing O2 sats as needed.Job Type: Full-timePay: $27.00 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Employee discount* Flexible schedule* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceMedical Specialty:* Geriatrics* Infectious Disease* Pain Medicine* Wound CarePhysical Setting:* Long term careEducation:* Associate (Required)Experience:* Customer service: 1 year (Required)License/Certification:* Drivers License (Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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