LPN/ Floor Nurse Job

The Terrace of Kissimmee is seeking a Nurses for 120 bed nursing skilled facility. The Nurses is responsible for supervising, implementing, coordinating, and managing patient care through interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others on his/her respective unit in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company standards.
** Must have active Florida Nurse license **
The primary purpose of the Floor Nurse position is to:
• Provide direct nursing care to residents.
• Supervise the daily activities and performance of nursing assistants.
• Ensure compliance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act, and all federal, state, and local standards governing the facility.
• Support the Director of Nursing and Nurse Supervisor/Unit Manager in maintaining the highest standards of quality resident care.
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Delegation of Authority
As a Floor Nurse, you are entrusted with the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to:
• Direct and oversee care delivery.
• Coordinate nursing activities to the residents.
• Make decisions in accordance with your scope of practice and facility policy.
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Core Job Functions
Charting and Documentation
• Complete EMR entries for admissions, discharges, transfers, incidents.
• Accurately chart care provided and resident responses.
• Handle physician orders and transcribe accurately.
• Maintain updated, compliant documentation for diet changes, medications, and treatments.
Drug Administration
• Prepare and administer medications per physician orders and legal standards.
• Handle narcotics responsibly; maintain accurate records.
• Communicate with physicians and supervisors about discrepancies or concerns.
• Dispose of medications properly.
Nursing Care
• Assess or observe patient status depending on RN/LPN role.
• Ensure readiness for new admissions.
• Provide or oversee treatments, therapies, and restorative programs.
• Make physician rounds and implement medical orders.
• Monitor residents’ condition and notify appropriate parties of any changes.
• Perform skilled nursing duties (e.g., tube feedings, catheterization, specimen collection).
• Respond to emergencies, call lights, and resident/family requests.
• Support end-of-life care and post-mortem processes.
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The Terrace of Kissimmee 221 Park Place Blvd Kissimmee FL 34741 407-935-0200