LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Hampton Manor of Merritt Island
Merritt Island, FL
- Shift
- 12-hour days
- Unit
- Memory Care
Posted Aug 10
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour days
- Weekends
- Every other weekend
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Assisted Living
- Accepts
- LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- FL nursing median $42/hr
FL nursing postings that state pay run $30/hr to $61/hr, the middle half $34/hr to $52/hr, across 957 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
*Job Summary* We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our assisted living and memory care team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care in assisted living and memory care communities. This role requires a strong understanding of nursing practices, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
*Duties*
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Conduct patient assessments and monitor vital signs.
- Assist in the development and implementation of patient care plans.
- Document patient information accurately in MAR systems.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
- Educate patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
- Support patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and mobility assistance.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and infection control protocols.
*Qualifications*
- Valid LPN license in the state of practice.
- Experience in assisted living and memory care preferred.
- Experience working with diverse populations including individuals with developmental disabilities, Alzheimer’s care, memory care, and geriatrics is highly desirable.
- Strong skills in patient assessment.
- Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Commitment to providing high-quality patient-centered care. Join our team as we strive to deliver exceptional healthcare services while making a positive impact on our patients' lives.
*FT : 6:45am -7:15 pm, every other weekend required*
- *PT: 6:45am-7:15pm, every other weekend*
- Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
- Work Location: In person
Sourced from a public job board.
Requirements
- LPN
Place
- City
- Merritt Island, FL
- State price level
- 3% above the national average
Florida index 103.4, where 100 is the national average.
Merritt Island sits along Florida's Space Coast, a barrier island bordered by the Indian River Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean. Home to the Kennedy Space Center, this coastal community blends waterfront living with aerospace history — an appealing spot for nurses who want laid-back beaches and rocket launches in their backyard.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
How this role fits you
Worth asking
We can’t answer these from the listing we have. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
