Licensed Practical Nurse

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health seeks a skilled nurse to deliver and document individualized patient care including evaluation, education, medication administration, IV therapy, and safety under RN guidance. You will support perioperative anesthesia and collaborate with anesthesia teams for safe patient care.

Responsibilities include communicating patient status, assisting with exams and procedures, documenting data, triage, and administering medications within scope while upholding policy and regulatory

Qualifications

• Nursing School Graduate with active Florida license.
• Successful completion of a 30-hour IV therapy course within 30 days of hire.
• Current Florida nursing license renewed every two years.
• BLS/Healthcare Provider certification current.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in advanced nursing skills and equipment use.
• Communicates patient condition to RN and healthcare team.
• Assists RN or provider during examinations and procedures.
• Documents patient data and education per guidelines.
• Performs triage and determines next steps in care with team guidance.
• Administers oral and injectable medications per provider direction.
• Maintains a safe, caring environment for patient and family.
• Keeps informed about policy, procedure, and equipment changes.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Triage

Education

Nursing School Graduate

IV therapy course within 30 days

Florida RN license

BLS certification

Job description

Summary

Provides and documents individualized patient care to include patient evaluation, education, medication administration, IV therapy, treatments and patient safety as directed by the RN or provider.

Summary

Provides and documents individualized patient care to include patient evaluation, education, medication administration, IV therapy, treatments and patient safety as directed by the RN or provider.

What You Will Do

• Demonstrates competency in advanced practical nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit specific requisite skills.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members of the healthcare team.
• Assists RN or provider during examinations and procedures.
• Documents patient data, and patient education according to Orlando Health and department specific guidelines
• Able to perform triage functions, including assessing the patient and determining next step in care, working in collaboration as directed by the department nursing team or provider(s).
• Appropriately administer oral and injectable medications or immunizations per LPN scope and as directed by a provider.
• Maintains a safe and caring environment for both patient and family.
• Assumes an active role in keeping informed about changes in hospital policy, procedure, and equipment.
• Participates in nursing PI activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on the assigned unit.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• For Perioperative Anesthesia
• Demonstrates through clinical practice a clear understanding of aseptic technique and has a working knowledge of the specialized equipment and supplies utilized by the Anesthesiologist/CRNA/SRNA.
• Demonstrates knowledge of standards and recommended practices for the perioperative setting. Shares own knowledge with colleagues.
• Provides anesthesia equipment and supplies based on identified needs in a timely, efficient, and safe manner.
• Assists anesthesia personnel with the administration of general, spinal, and regional anesthesia.
• Sets up all invasive monitoring lines as requested by anesthesia personnel. Under the direction of the Anesthesiologist/CRNA/SRNA, runs point of care labs and diagnostics, completing all required Point Of Care (P.O.C.) documentation.
• Works closely with anesthesia staff during anesthesia emergencies and trauma cases; assisting with preparation of the O.R. suite, line placement, handling of blood and lab draws and patient positioning for procedure.
• Troubleshoots and cares for all equipment used in the delivery of anesthesia care.
• Receives, sorts, decontaminates, and cleans reusable anesthesia equipment.
• Maintains and insures adequate inventory levels of anesthesia supplies in departmental service areas.
• Assists with positioning the patient according to operating room policy and procedure, and transport post-operatively to the PACU or unit in a safe and caring manner for the patient.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient condition to the Anesthesiologist/CRNA/SRNA and other members of healthcare team.
• Contributes to the department’s effectiveness by reporting to duty on time, adhering to policy concerning break and lunch, and completing assigned duties in a efficient, effective, and timely manner.

Qualifications

• Nursing School Graduate
• Successful completion of a 30-hour approved IV therapy course within 30 days of hire for inpatient/SNF only.
• None
• Current nursing license in the State of Florida renewed every two years.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.