Licensed Practical Nurse | Med Surg 8th Floor | Night Shift | Part-time

UF Health; St. Augustine South (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide technical nursing care under the direct supervision of an RN. You will apply the nursing process and adhere to LPN standards of practice, delivering care aligned with patients’ age and development.

This role requires graduation from an approved LPN program, a high school diploma or GED, and completion of the Florida 30-hour IV Therapy Course for LPNs (with some exceptions noted in CC 670300 – 4S Psych Pav).

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and be a graduate of an approved LPN program.
• Completion of a Florida 30-hour IV Therapy Course for LPNs (excluding CC 670300 – 4S Psych Pav).
• Strong teamwork and professional communication with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical nursing care under RN supervision using the nursing process.
• Adhere to standards for the Licensed Practical Nurse and tailor care to patient age and development.
• Under the direction of an RN, with direct supervision on premises.

Skills

Teamwork

Professional communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of approved LPN program

IV Therapy Course (30 hours) - Florida Board of Nursing

Job description

Overview

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) ('direct supervision' means an RN is on the premises and immediately physically available), provides technical nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process and standards of practice for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Assignments are performed appropriately to age and developmental level of patients being served.

Qualifications

Required Education and Training

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program.
• Completion of a 30-hour IV Therapy Course for LPNs approved by the Florida Board of Nursing pursuant to Rule 64B9-5.006. This requirement does not apply to positions in CC 670300 – 4S Psych Pav.

Preferred Experience

• One year of clinical experience.

Necessary Skills

• Demonstrates teamwork and communicates professionally with all members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery.