Clinic LPN - Float Pool

Health First Careers•Brevard County, FL

About The Position

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by overseeing the medical care given to patients while implementing high standards of care consistent with clinic office and medical policies and procedures. The position is required to float to select Health First Medical Group locations and, under the supervision of an RN, case manage patients with wound care.

Requirements

Current Florida LPN license.
Must hold and maintain a current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to the start date.
Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work in stressful environments.
Ability to assess and quickly interpret data and assist the physician with patient care and education for patients of various ages and levels of understanding.
Demonstrate leadership ability and flexibility.
Demonstrate knowledge of exposure to biohazardous waste, MSDA substances, and unknown diseases.

Responsibilities

Assist the physician with procedures as instructed.
Maintain treatment-room stock, rotate dated medications and supplies, and document narcotic drugs correctly.
Collect blood or other samples using applicable sterile techniques, complete the correct paperwork, and direct samples to the appropriate laboratory.
Sterilize equipment and instruments using proper techniques and use standard equipment at the Wound Clinic and/or physician office.
Administer medications as ordered, document medication administration, and call in medications to area pharmacies when requested by the physician.
Work cooperatively with ancillary nursing and patient-team personnel to maintain professional nursing practice standards in the clinical wound care setting.
Float to select Health First Medical Group locations.
Document and assess patients' vital signs, drug allergies, and complaints in charts.
Under RN supervision, case manage patients with wound care.
Apply dressings as ordered by the physician.
Use equipment and materials in a cost-effective manner.
Complete documentation supporting billable activities in a timely manner.