Licensed Practical Nurse | Med Surg | Day Shift | PRN

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

Job summary

UF Health in Florida is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care under supervision. The role involves administering medications (oral and IV), wound care, injections, IV therapy, and ongoing patient assessment within the LPN scope of practice.

The LPN will collaborate with the Registered Nurse and attending clinician, monitor patient status, perform phlebotomy as ordered, and educate patients and families on care plans.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree, Diploma or Equivalent in nursing.
• One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers oral and IV medications per plan and as ordered by attending clinician under RN supervision.
• Under RN supervision, assists in IV medication administration and maintenance therapy: verify solutions, monitor site, adjust therapy.
• Supervises and participates in care provided by Patient Care Tech: document vital signs, perform basic care tasks.
• Provides direct patient care; follows care plans and observes patient responses; reports deterioration to RN or supervisor for escalation.
• Performs phlebotomy as ordered: venipuncture method, proper identification and labeling, monitor for adverse effects.
• Implements preventive care, monitors skin, and performs wound treatments per orders; reports changes to supervising clinician.

Skills

Medication administration

Phlebotomy

IV therapy

Vital signs

Wound care

Patient education

Education

Associate's Degree, Diploma or Equivalent in nursing

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

• Associate's Degree, Diploma or Equivalent in nursing
• One year of experience preferred