Licensed Practical Nurse

United Surgical Partners International; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for its Lake City Surgery Center in Florida. This role involves coordinating patient care, administering medications, and educating patients about their surgical procedures in a dynamic Ambulatory Surgery Center environment.

The ideal candidate will have a current Florida Nursing License, certifications in CPR, ACLS, and PALS, and preferably experience in an ASC. Key responsibilities include monitoring patients, managing care plans, and working closely with healthcare teams to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Florida Nursing License.
• CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required.
• Experience in an Ambulatory Surgery Center preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consults and coordinates with health care team members for patient care.
• Prepares and administers medications as prescribed.
• Educates patients on surgical procedures.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Medication administration

Patient education

Bedside care

Nursing documentation

Education

Florida Nursing License

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse, PRN

Lake City Surgery Center LLC is a Ambulatory Surgery Center in Lake City, Florida.

Licensed Practical Nurse- Ambulatory Surgery Center- Pre-op PACU

Job Summary

• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
• Educates patients on surgical procedures.
• Records patients’ medical information and vital signs.
• Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays.
• Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology.
• Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients.
• Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician.
• Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs.
• Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs.
• Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to provide nursing care to the rehabilitation patient.
• Performs job tasks to ensure personal, patient, and departmental safety.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with internal and external customers. Documents required information according to hospital policy.
• Functions in an organized and time conscious manner

Qualifications

• Current Florida Nursing License
• Current CPR, ACLS, and PALS
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• 2 year experience preferred.
• Experience working in an ASC is a plus.