LPN, Skilled Nursing Facility

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its Skilled Nursing Facility. The LPN will provide individualized care, administer medications, and assist RNs. This entry-level full-time position offers valuable experience in patient care within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a nursing program.
• Must hold a valid nursing license in Florida.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document individualized resident care.
• Administer medications and perform IV therapy.
• Assist RN during examinations and procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Communication

Triage

Education

Nursing School Graduate

Tools

BLS Certification

IV Therapy Certification

Job description

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Position Summary

Provides and documents individualized resident care to include resident evaluation, education, medication administration, IV therapy, treatments and resident safety under the supervision of the RN.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in advanced practical nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit specific requisite skills.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members of the healthcare team.
• Assists RN or provider during examinations and procedures.
• Documents patient data, and patient education according to Orlando Health and department specific guidelines
• Able to perform triage functions, including assessing the patient and determining next step in care, working in collaboration as
  
  

directed by the department nursing team or provider(s).

• Appropriately administer oral and injectable medications or immunizations per LPN scope and as directed by a provider.
• Maintains a safe and caring environment for both patient and family.
• Assumes an active role in keeping informed about changes in hospital policy, procedure, and equipment.
• Participates in nursing PI activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on the assigned unit.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
  
  

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Nursing School Graduate
• Successful completion of a 30-hour approved IV therapy course within 30 days of hire for inpatient/SNF only.
  
  

Licensure/Certification

• Current nursing license in the State of Florida renewed every two years.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
  
  

Experience

None

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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