LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Clinic - Full Time

Calhoun Liberty Hospital; Blountstown (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Calhoun Liberty Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to perform routine quality patient care under supervision of RHC providers. The role includes collecting patient information, administering medications, and taking vital signs in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Requirements include graduation from an approved nursing program, Florida or Compact State LPN licensure, and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Professional or Vocational School of Nursing.
• Florida or Compact State Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure, in good standing.
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ASHI).
• Experience in a cardiology practice is preferred.
• Excellent verbal/nonverbal communication and active listening skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care as assigned under the direction of RHC providers and/or their designee.
• Complete workup assessments for RHC patients.
• Contribute to the enhancement of patient care.
• Maintain professional interpersonal relationships with coworkers and other members of the health care team.
• Communicate and document appropriately any and all relevant information.
• Be alert for signs of abuse or neglect of a patient.
• Participate in inservice and continuing education.
• Report equipment failures and reduction of inventory levels.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Recognize potential safety hazards to maintain a safe environment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Active listening

Education

Graduate of Professional or Vocational School of Nursing

Job description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will perform routine quality patient care under supervision of RHC providers and/or their designee through various patient care activities such as collecting patient information, medication administration, and taking vital signs. Having working knowledge of medical terminology, an understanding of common disorders, and a strict attention to detail is required. The LPN will adhere to the Florida Nurses Practice Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care as assigned under the direction of RHC providers and/or their designee
• Complete workup assessments for RHC patients
• Contribute to the enhancement of patient care
• Maintain professional interpersonal relationships with coworkers and other members of the health care team
• Communicate and document appropriately any and all relevant information
• Be alert for signs of abuse or neglect of a patient
• Participate in inservice and continuing education
• Report equipment failures and reduction of inventory levels
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities
• Recognize potential safety hazards to maintain a safe environment
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of Professional or Vocational School of Nursing
• Florida or Compact State Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure, in good standing
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ASHI)
• Experience in a cardiology practice is preferred
• Excellent verbal/nonverbal communication and active listening skills
• Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language

All CLH colleagues are required to pass a Level 2 AHCA Background Screening. For more information, please go to https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace under Florida Statute 440.102.