Monday - Friday ONLY, No Nights, No Weekends!

Salary will be between $20.00 to $25.00 per hour (and based on experience)

30 hours per week, full-time plus health insurance and time off benefits

Easterseals Florida is seeking a compassionate, professional and dynamic Nurse (LPN) to join our team in our Adult Day Healthcare program in Gainesville. With an average daily attendance of 25 clients, you'll be part of a caring, fun environment. In this position, you will perform all health monitoring and nursing services for participants in the program. The nurse provides excellent care and customer service in a person-centered setting designed to enhance the quality of life for our participants.

Join us for one of the most rewarding and manageable Nurse positions in Alachua County, where you can enjoy a balanced work schedule and make a meaningful impact in the community. If you're a dedicated LPN seeking a fulfilling nursing position with a supportive team, apply today!

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 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Great Place to Work 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.

For more information on our Altrusa House Adult Day Healthcare Program, please go to https://eastersealsflorida.e3applicants.com/about-us/adult-day-healthcare.