Licensed Practical Nurse - Cardiac OR - Arnold Palmer Hospital

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN provides and documents individualized patient care to include patient evaluation, education, medication administration, IV therapy, treatments and patient safety as directed by the RN or provider. Surgical services are available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year with in-house staffing. The APH Surgery Department works in conjunction with Pre-Admission Testing, the Pre-Anesthesia Care Area, and Post Anesthesia Care Unit. Other support departments that are non-clinical include Sterile Supply and the Sterile Processing Department. The operating room is defined as the space and equipment necessary for the successful completion of surgical procedures. The APH Surgery Department, in conjunction with Anesthesia Services offers perioperative care to children, both inpatient and outpatient, who meet the anesthesia ASA Class I, II, III or IV physical status criteria of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. The major services include elective, urgent and emergent surgical procedures for pediatric patients. Patients having local, general, monitored anesthesia care, or regional anesthesia are treated. Pediatric patients are accepted and approved by the attending surgeon and anesthesiologist. In the case of patients >21 years of age, a panel reviews the patient history and surgical needs for appropriate admission to APH. The surgery department staff is scheduled to provide flexible nursing care and services for elective scheduled, STAT NOW, emergent and urgent cases around the clock. APH Surgery Department provides coverage for STAT NOW, urgent and emergent cases, including trauma cases 24/7.

Requirements

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

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.