Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRN Nights

Lake Butler Hospital; Doctor Phillips (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Butler Hospital in Florida is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our clinical team. The LPN will work under Nursing leadership to provide care and support across the multidisciplinary team, ensuring adherence to all regulatory guidance and hospital policies.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of medical/surgical experience, BLS/ACLS certifications, IV certification, and strong patient communication skills. EMR proficiency is required to document care accurately and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Florida LPN license required.
• 1 year minimum medical/surgical experience; 5 years preferred.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Understanding of clinical risk and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality patient care by assisting in nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation.
• Assist in assessment of physical, psychological, and social needs of the patient.
• Assess and document changes in patient status and notify charge nurse/provider as appropriate.
• Develop a plan of care for each patient based on nurse diagnosis and goals.
• Explain the plan of care to patients and families.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

IV Certification

EMR

Education

Florida LPN License

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

The LPN functions under the supervision and guidance of Nursing leadership or Physician. The LPN participates in the multi-disciplinary process of providing care and treatment for patients and provides clinical support and technical assistance to the professional medical and other staff. The LPN is responsible for functioning within the scope of all federal and state regulatory guidance. Individual must be able to manage demanding workload with accuracy. Position requires excellent customer service skills with patients and their families, other staff, physicians, vendors, and the public. They are to abide by and support hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the delivery of quality patient care by assisting in the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
2. Assists in the assessment of the physical, psychological, and social needs of the patient.
3. Assess and documents changes in patient status, notifying charge nurse and provider when appropriate.
4. Assists in the development of a plan of care for each patient, utilizing nurse diagnosis as the basis for goal setting. Goals being the solutions to specific problems requiring nursing intervention.
5. Explains the plan of care to patients and families.

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Requirements

Education: Current Florida Licensed Practical Nurse License

Experience: Minimum of 1 year medical/surgical experience. (5 years medical/surgical experience preferred.)

Knowledge: Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care according to individual needs. Must demonstrate an understanding of clinical risk. Must demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals.

Skills: BLS and ACLS certifications. BLS required before first date of employment. ACLS required within three months of hire. PALS Certification is optional. IV Certification required before first date of employment. Intermediate computer skills required with understanding of Electronic Medical Charting (EMR).