LPN | Rehab Center

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our patient-care team. You will provide bedside nursing under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, aiming to relieve pain, maintain comfort and safety.

Requirements include Florida LPN licensure, a high school diploma or equivalent, and BLS/CPR certification. Preferred: 2–5 years of related experience; IV therapy certification and familiarity with health IT.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Florida LPN license required.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Two to five years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist with daily activities and comfort measures.
• Maintain patient safety, confidentiality, and dignity.
• Collaborate with healthcare team and follow department policies.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Health IT proficiency

Education

Florida LPN license

Tools

EMR systems

IV therapy cert

Job description

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pediatric Intensive Care
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

Your Role:

• Functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner.
• Provides patient care collaboratively with the RN.
• Displays respect for the patient’s rights, dignity, values, confidentiality and expressed needs.
• Is adaptable, using evidenced based practice and information technologies while maintaining focus on providing comfort, relieving pain and alleviating anxiety.
• Performs tasks are in compliance with department and policies and procedures, and within educational preparation as well as the Florida Nurse Practice Act.

Reports To:

• Nurse Manager

Supervises:

• None

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., certificate of high school equivalency)

Required Experience:

• None

Preferred Experience:

• Two (2) to five (5) years of job-related experience

Required Certification/License/Registry:

• Licensed as a practical nurse in accordance with Florida Statutes (FS), Title XXXII (Regulation of Professions and Occupations), Chapter 464 (Nursing), Part I (Nurse Practice Act).
• Florida LPN intravenous (IV) therapy certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from an accredited instructor from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Other specialized life support requirements designated by work area.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.