Licensed Practical Nurse
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Independent Living Systems
FL
Summary
Deliver high-quality nursing care to residents in an assisted living facility, focusing on wound management, pain control, and clinical procedures. Educate patients and families on health conditions while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and collaborating with healthcare teams.
Job Description
We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Independent Living Systems (ILS). ILS, along with its affiliated health plans known as Florida Community Care and Florida Complete Care, is committed to promoting a higher quality of life and maximizing independence for all vulnerable populations.
About the Role:
The Licensed Practical Nurse plays an essential role in delivering high-quality nursing care within an assisted living facility setting. This position involves providing direct patient care, including wound management, pain control, and performing venipuncture, ensuring that residents receive compassionate and effective treatment. The Licensed Practical Nurse will also be responsible for educating patients and their families about health conditions and care plans, promoting understanding and adherence to medical advice. Effective communication in English, both written and verbal, is essential to document patient progress accurately and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Ultimately, the Licensed Practical Nurse contributes to enhancing the quality of life for residents by maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment in compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid and current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the United States.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to effectively communicate with patients and healthcare teams.
- Demonstrated experience in wound care and pain management.
- Ability to perform venipuncture safely and accurately.
- Experience working in an assisted living facility or similar healthcare environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in wound care or pain management.
- Additional training or certification in geriatric nursing or long-term care.
- Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Strong patient education and counseling skills.
- CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to residents, including wound care management and pain assessment.
- Perform venipuncture and other clinical procedures as required to support diagnostic and treatment processes.
- Educate patients and their families on health maintenance, medication administration, and post-care instructions.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities, observations, and clinical notes in English.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans within the assisted living facility.
- Monitor patient conditions and report any changes or concerns promptly to the supervising nurse or physician.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and facility policies related to patient care and safety.
Independent Living Systems, LLC, offers a comprehensive range of clinical and third-party administrative services to managed care organizations and providers that serve high-cost, complex member populations in the Medicare, Medicaid and Dual-Eligible Market.
Independent Living Systems has been an industry leader in managing home and community-based programs for over 16 years. Leveraging ILS’ award winning technology platform, ILS provides assistance beyond the clinical realm at every stage of care from hospitalization to the treatment of chronic illnesses to personalized care management including nutritional support.
As one of the country’s leading providers of Nutritional Support Services and medically tailored meals, ILS provides nutrition counseling and home delivered meals for individuals transitioning from acute settings to the home as well as for those combatting the effects of one or more chronic diseases.
In partnership with health plans, providers, hospitals, and pharmaceutical and medical device companies, ILS provides solutions aimed at improving health outcomes while rebalancing costs.
ILS’ suite of products and services include:
MLTSS - Managed Long-Term Services Supports
Suite of solutions including assessments, care management, and coordination of home and community-based services, care planning, and back-office support
CCM - Comprehensive Care Management
A streamlined solution for ongoing care management and care optimization targeted towards special needs populations and special needs plans
Meals and Nutrition
One of the nation’s largest nutritional providers delivering consistent, high-quality therapeutic meals to elderly and at-risk populations
TPA – Third Party Administration
A fully integrated business and technology offering to support all administrative and financial reporting requirements of health plans and risk bearing entities
MSO – Management Services Organization
Population and provider-based interventions to address utilization and monitor unit costs of services
For more information please contact us via email at [email protected].
Founded
2001
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Miami, FL
Independent Living Systems, LLC, offers a comprehensive range of clinical and third-party administrative services to managed care organizations and providers that serve high-cost, complex member populations in the Medicare, Medicaid and Dual-Eligible Market.
Independent Living Systems has been an industry leader in managing home and community-based programs for over 16 years. Leveraging ILS’ award winning technology platform, ILS provides assistance beyond the clinical realm at every stage of care from hospitalization to the treatment of chronic illnesses to personalized care management including nutritional support.
As one of the country’s leading providers of Nutritional Support Services and medically tailored meals, ILS provides nutrition counseling and home delivered meals for individuals transitioning from acute settings to the home as well as for those combatting the effects of one or more chronic diseases.
In partnership with health plans, providers, hospitals, and pharmaceutical and medical device companies, ILS provides solutions aimed at improving health outcomes while rebalancing costs.
ILS’ suite of products and services include:
MLTSS - Managed Long-Term Services Supports
Suite of solutions including assessments, care management, and coordination of home and community-based services, care planning, and back-office support
CCM - Comprehensive Care Management
A streamlined solution for ongoing care management and care optimization targeted towards special needs populations and special needs plans
Meals and Nutrition
One of the nation’s largest nutritional providers delivering consistent, high-quality therapeutic meals to elderly and at-risk populations
TPA – Third Party Administration
A fully integrated business and technology offering to support all administrative and financial reporting requirements of health plans and risk bearing entities
MSO – Management Services Organization
Population and provider-based interventions to address utilization and monitor unit costs of services
For more information please contact us via email at [email protected].
Founded
2001
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Miami, FL
