Licensed Practical Nurse MedSurg with Telemetry

About the position

The Licensed Practical Nurse gives direct and indirect nursing care under the direction of a professional nurse and performs routine duties in caring for identified age specific groups (may include neonate to geriatric). Approaches patient care using the nursing process of planning, implementing and evaluating outcomes. Adheres to the AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with RN and makes appropriate nursing decisions and interventions.
• Interprets diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition.
• Recognizes and reports problems.
• Supervises other healthcare team members in the clinical environment.
• Utilizes knowledge base to assist with orientation, training and education of new personnel.
• Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs hand washing according to policy and enforces safety regulations.
• Strictly adheres to all infection control practices.
• Participates in practice changes as a result of performance improvement activities.
• Supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Successful completion of state recognized LPN training.
• Successfully pass LPN Orientation Test.
• Current valid State of Florida or multi state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• BLS Certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the clinical setting related to area of specialty.
• Successful completion of state recognized 30 hour IV therapy course.

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
• Whole Person Wellbeing and Mental Health Resources