ER LPN: Care Coordinator & IV Therapy Expert

Baptist-Health-Care,-Inc.; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care, Inc. in Pensacola, FL is seeking an Emergency Department Licensed Practical Nurse to support patient care under RN supervision. This posting builds a candidate pipeline for current and future ED nurse opportunities, with potential contact when openings arise.

The role includes assessing patient and family needs, implementing care plans, documenting nursing care, and coordinating transfers or discharges while maintaining licensure and IV therapy and other certifications.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure in Florida or eligible compact state.
• IV therapy certification required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification within 90 days.
• ACLS Provider certification within 1 year.
• CPI certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), assesses and identifies patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients.
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures appropriate to patient needs.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and current documentation of nursing care to support communication and continuity of care among the healthcare team.
• Operates the order communication system and enters orders into the computer accurately.
• Transcribes physician orders in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Follows established processes for patient transfers and discharges.
• Ensures required supplies and services are ordered and available to support unit operations.
• Maintains current licensure, certifications, and required competencies.
• Holds IV therapy certification and, under the direct supervision of an RN or physician, may: Mix and hang primary and secondary IV solutions; Administer IV push medications, including narcotics; Perform heparin and saline flushes without direct RN supervision, as permitted.
• Evaluates patient care, reassesses patient responses, and modifies interventions as needed to meet patient and family needs and ensure quality outcomes.
• Supports departmental and organizational operations by performing additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Multi-tasking & prioritization

IV therapy

Education

Technical Diploma/Certificate Practical Nursing

IV Therapy Certification

BLS for Healthcare Providers

NIH Stroke Scale within 90 days

ACLS Provider within 1 year

CPI within 90 days

Tools

Job description

Baptist Health Care, Inc. in Pensacola, FL is seeking an Emergency Department Licensed Practical Nurse to support patient care under RN supervision. This posting builds a candidate pipeline for current and future ED nurse opportunities, with potential contact when openings arise.

The role includes assessing patient and family needs, implementing care plans, documenting nursing care, and coordinating transfers or discharges while maintaining licensure and IV therapy and other certifications.