LPN/RN- Intermediate Care Facility
Progressive Healthcare Providers - Fern Park LLC
Fern Park, Florida
Fern Park is currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nurse (LPN/RN) to join our team.
- Eligibility
- Intellectual DisabilitiesDevelopmental Disabilities
- Unit
- Intermediate Care
- Shift and hours
- 7pm-7am & 7am-7pm · 12-hour shifts Positions Available: Full Time, 7pm-7am & 7am-7pm.
- Unit and setting
- Intermediate Care Facility We support individuals with intellectual disabilities in a home-like setting and are looking for professionals who are committed to providing high-quality care.individuals with intellectual disabilities
- License
- RN or LPN license Licensure & Experience: Must hold a current and valid LPN license for the state of employment, with at least one year of nursing experience preferred.current and valid LPN license
- Term
- Permanent Positions Available: Full Time, 7pm-7am & 7am-7pm.Full time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- current and valid LPN license Licensure & Experience: Must hold a current and valid LPN license for the state of employment, with at least one year of nursing experience preferred.
- Also asks
- valid state-issued driver's license and insurable driving record Driving Requirements: A valid state-issued driver’s license and a driving record that meets company standards, as defined in our policies and procedures, are required.
- Also asks
- criminal background check clearance Background Screening: Must successfully pass a criminal background check and maintain ongoing clearance throughout the duration of employment.
- Also asks
- pre-employment drug screening Drug Screening: Must pass a pre-employment drug screening, adhere to the Drug-Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Testing Policies, and remain drug-free while employed.
- Also asks
- ability to lift up to 50 pounds Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and meet the physical demands of the position as specified in the Physical Job Assessment Form.
- Also asks
- strong oral and written communication and documentation skills
Preferred
- Experience
- at least one year of nursing experience
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Below most Florida staff postingsFlorida staff postings that state pay run $27/hr to $54/hr, the middle half $32/hr to $44/hr, across 1,633 postings.
- Bonus
- Sign-On Bonus Sign-On Bonus
Benefits
- BenefitsVacation TimeVacation Time
- BenefitsHealth insuranceHealth insurance
- BenefitsDental insuranceDental insurance
- BenefitsVision insuranceVision insurance
- BenefitsShort-Term DisabilityShort-Term Disability
- Sick Time
- 401K
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- share health information with team members Share important health information clearly with other team members, both in writing and in person.
- Day to day
- administer medications and document accurately
- Day to day
- maintain medication room cleanliness, organization, and security Keep the medication room clean, organized, and secure at all times.
- Day to day
- inventory and track medical supplies Keep track of medical supplies like medications, g-tube formula, diabetic supplies, and oxygen equipment to make sure nothing runs out.
- Day to day
- transcribe and follow doctor's orders Write down and follow doctor’s orders correctly and in a timely manner.
- Day to day
- provide daily care for g-tubes, colostomies, oxygen, and diabetes Provide daily care for individuals with medical needs such as g-tubes, colostomies, oxygen use, and diabetes.
- Day to day
- respond to medical emergencies and provide first aid Act quickly during medical emergencies and provide first aid when needed.
- Day to day
- attend required trainings Attend all required trainings and learn the skills needed to give safe and effective care.
- Day to day
- participate in regular checks and reviews Take part in regular checks and reviews to help improve care and ensure safety.
- Day to day
- assist with incident investigations Help with investigations when unusual events or accidents happen by sharing information and supporting follow-up.
The workplace
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Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, 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?
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Fern Park is currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nurse (LPN/RN) to join our team. We support individuals with intellectual disabilities in a home-like setting and are looking for professionals who are committed to providing high-quality care. As an LPN/RN at Fern Park, you will be responsible for delivering healthcare services in accordance with facility policies, the Nurse Practice Act, ICF/DD guidelines, and applicable state standards. Positions Available: Full Time, 7pm-7am & 7am-7pm.
What's around it?
Fern Park, FL
Living costs about 3% above the US average