Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN - Gainesville area

Brooks Rehabilitation; Gainesville (FL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Brooks Rehabilitation in Gainesville, FL seeks an LPN to provide home health nursing under RN supervision and in accordance with care plans and Brooks policies.

Requires Florida LPN license, 1 year of experience, IV certification, and current BLS certification. You will document care, administer medications, and support acutely ill rehab patients while admitting, transferring, and discharging as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an LPN in the state of Florida.
• 1 year of experience.
• IV Certified.
• Current hands on BLS certification.

Responsabilités

• Documents observations and care given in accord with company process according to company policies and procedures.
• Administers medications.
• Administers basic nursing care measures to rehab patients and assists in giving care to acutely ill rehab patients.
• Admits, transfers, and discharges patients.
• Observes, records, and reports subjective patient symptoms.
• Assists the RN in giving physical and emotional support to the patient.
• Provides for dietary and fluid needs of the patient and maintains intake/output.
• Takes and records vital signs (temp, pulse, respirations, blood pressure).
• Adheres to patient rights policies and maintains a safe environment.
• Participates in On Call Rotation.

Connaissances

LPN license FL

1 year experience

IV Certification

BLS Certification

Description du poste

Location Overview: Home Health - GainesvillePosition Summary: A Licensed Practical nurse performs nursing functions under the direction of a registered nurse, follows the plans of care, participates in care planning, and performs nursing actions in accord with company policy and state law.Qualifications:Licensed as an LPN in the state of Florida.1 year of experience.IV Certified.Current hands on BLS certification.Job Responsibilities:Documents observations and care given in accord with company process according to company policies and procedures. Administers medications.Administers basic nursing care measure to the rehab patient and assists in giving care to the acutely ill rehab patient relative to patient age, developmental needs, and understanding.Admits, transfers, and discharges patients. Observes, records, and reports subjective patient symptoms.Assists the RN in giving physical and emotional support to the patient.Provides for dietary and fluid needs of the patient such as nourishment, feeding, tube feeding, observing and recording IV fluids and maintaining an accurate fluid intake and output.Takes and record vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights.Maintains a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards.Meets all requirements for mandatory in-services.Adheres to Brooks Rehabilitation and Home Health Division policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care.Participates in On Call RotationCompensation: Experience and education may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work only. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.