Licensed Practical Nurse | Home Health | Day Shift | PRN

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Saint Augustine, FL seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care within the LPN scope. You will administer medications, perform IV therapy, phlebotomy, wound care, and patient education under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, observing patient responses, and collaborating with the treatment team to adjust care plans as needed. This full-time role offers a stable on-site position in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Diploma or associate degree in nursing is required.
• Active LPN license required.
• BLS certification through AHA required.
• IV Certification required.
• Background check including Level 2 AHCA, MVR, FL Driver’s License, Auto Insurance, ADRD is required.

Responsibilities

• Administers oral and IV medications per care plan under RN supervision.
• Assist in IV medication administration and maintenance as ordered.
• Supervise and participate with Patient Care Tech for vitals and basic care.
• Provide direct patient care, observe condition and report changes to RN.
• Perform phlebotomy and bedside glucose monitoring as ordered.
• Implement preventive care, wound care, and monitor skin status.
• Provide health education to patient and family.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Education

Diploma or Associate degree in nursing

LPN license

BLS certification

IV Certification

Background check (Level 2 AHCA, MVR, FL DL, Auto Insurance)

Job description

Overview

As a member of the treatment team, the Licensed Practical Nurse will provide direct patient care to assigned patients

Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse and attending clinician within the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) scope of practice. Utilizing the nursing process, the LPN assumes responsibility for contribution of planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for assigned patients. The LPN plays a key role in patient bedside care: administering medications, wound care, injections, intravenous therapy and other treatment interventions. Provides continuous observation and routine assessment, reporting findings to appropriate members of the patient's treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Administers oral and IV medications in accordance to patient's treatment plan and as ordered by attending clinician, under the supervision of the RN.
• Under the direct supervision of the RN, assists in IV Medication Administration and Maintenance Therapy: validate solution to be regulated, analyze infusion site, administer IV Therapy, monitor IV patency and patient comfort, and discontinue IV at an appropriate time, as ordered by attending clinician.
• Provides supervision and participates in the care administered by the Patient Care Tech: obtain and document vital signs, bath and linen changes, dietary intake, ambulation, and other basic patient needs.
• Provides direct care to patients; carry out their plans of care and observe their behavior, symptoms, and responses to treatments rendered. Monitors patient vital signs and reports observations to RN. Recognizes deterioration of patient condition and collaborates with the Registered Nurse while responding with increased frequency of monitoring or seeks guidance regarding a transfer to a higher level of care.
• Performs phlebotomy as ordered by attending clinician: determine appropriate venipuncture method, collect blood sample based on requested tests, ensuring correct patient identification and proper labeling, monitor for any adverse effects. Conducts bedside glucose monitoring, as appropriate.
• Implements preventative care, monitors skin status, and performs wound treatments per orders in the individualized patient’s treatment plan. Observes patient’s response and wound status, reporting any changes to the registered nurse or supervising clinician.
• Provides patient and family health education based on assessed needs for indicated health conditions, medications, overall wellness, and directions for follow up care.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management within job scope.

Qualifications

Requirments:

• Diploma or Equivalent and associates degree in nursing.
• Active LPN license required.
• BLS certification through AHA required.
• IV Certification required.
• Background check required including, Level 2 AHCA, MVR Check, FL Driver’s License, Auto Insurance, ADRD.