Nurse (RN/LPN) – Adult Day Services

Job Summary:

To provide limited nursing care and education to clients, families, and caregivers.

Major Responsibilities: 

1. Provides limited nursing care to each client in the Adult Day Center, supervises medication and treatment in accordance with physician orders and continually assesses participant’s status.
2. Initiates the care plan for each client with other members of the ADC team. Assists in the development of the care plan at quarterly reviews.
3. Conducts the initial assessment of the clients.
4. Maintains nursing records, progress notes, monthly vital signs and weights, and quarterly review schedule.
5. Must maintain appropriate working knowledge of eCIRTS, AIMS and all other applicable software programs necessary.
6. Assumes responsibility and authority of the Adult Day Center in the absences of the ADC Manager.
7. Encourage client participation on nutrition, 20 minutes daily exercise, personal hygiene, medication and other related topics.
8. Communicates with caregivers and health care professionals.
9. Participates in staff meetings, in-service and other relevant training.
10. May perform other duties as assigned by the Adult Day Manager

Minimum Requirements:

• One-to-two-year certificate from college or technical school for LPN licensure, or 2 year or 4 year degree in nursing for R.N. licensure preferred.
• Nursing License in good standing with State of Florida Department of Health.
• Prior experience working in the gerontology care field.
• First Aid and CPR certification.

Special Skills, Tools, Technology Requirements:

1. Must have strong, effective verbal and written communication skills.
2. Ability to read and interpret physician orders, reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
3. Ability to use Microsoft Windows, including Word and Excel. Ability to use email and the Internet.
4. Must demonstrate an interest in working with the senior population.
5. Provide leadership by exhibiting confidence in self and others, inspires and motivates others to perform well.
6. Maintains confidentiality adhering to HIPPA requirements.
7. Interacts with participants and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
8. Responds promptly to participant needs and assistance.
9. Knowledge of current principles, methods, and standards of nursing.
10. Knowledge of human development, including the process of aging.
11. Knowledge of community health and medical resources.
12. Ability to bend and lift up to 25 pounds.
13. Maintain knowledge of current Florida AHCA rules and regulations pertaining to Adult Day Center Services.
14. Alzheimer Training (initial required by State).
15. Receive certification in eCIRTS Training provided by the DOEAA.
16. Proof of a negative TB test within 45 days prior to hire.

Classification:  Full Time/Exempt
(40 HR/Week, 7:00am-4:00pm)

Reports To: ADC Manager

Next Level: President & CEO

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Meals On Wheels PLUS of Manatee, Inc. (“MOWP”) is a “Drug Free" workplace. Drug testing is mandatory, with a required “negative" result for all federally recognized drugs, including medically prescribed cannabis. All applicants considered for this position are subject to a Level II background check and must be authorized to work in the United States. References are required.

Meals On Wheels PLUS of Manatee, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination laws, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. MOWP prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.