Licensed Practical Nurse- MedSurg

Tampa General Hospital•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse works under the direct supervision and responsibility of a clinic provider in a TGHN clinic or a hospital nursing leader on a nursing unit. Using a team-based approach, the nurse assists staff and providers with patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks and provides patients with information to help them use and benefit from care services. The nurse may be assigned to a medical specialty, such as medical/surgical, orthopedics, or telemetry, or may cross-cover multiple specialties based on competency. The nurse works closely with a supervisor to fulfill assigned responsibilities in a timely manner. The role includes observing, planning, intervening in, and evaluating patient care; providing health teaching and counseling; administering authorized medications and treatments; and supervising or teaching other personnel in nursing-related activities. The nurse is expected to provide competent care, clarify assignments with management, assess their own skills and abilities, and use informed judgment. They collaborate with staff, physicians, patients, and families on efforts to reduce Hospital Acquired Conditions and Hospital Acquired Infections, use SBAR for handoffs, and include patients and families in bedside shift reports. The nurse must escalate concerns as needed, work within the LPN scope of practice, and prepare equipment and assist physicians during treatments and examinations. They may be required to work beyond the regular tour of duty or in another patient care unit as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Florida Practical Nurse license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
IV certification.
Six months of experience in a clinical role in a healthcare facility.
Comprehensive understanding of nursing principles, procedures, and techniques related to patient care, including medication administration, wound care, and vital signs monitoring.
Familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
Proficiency in conducting patient assessments, taking medical histories, performing physical exams, and recognizing changes in patient conditions.
Strong direct patient-care skills, including assisting with activities of daily living, administering treatments, and supporting patients’ emotional needs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to evaluate patient data, prioritize care needs, and make informed decisions in fast-paced clinical environments.
Ability to work collaboratively with a healthcare team, supporting registered nurses and physicians.
Adaptability to changing patient needs and clinical environments, with resilience and a positive attitude under pressure.

Responsibilities

Observe, plan, intervene in, and evaluate patient care.
Provide health teaching and counseling to ill, injured, or infirm patients, and promote wellness, health maintenance, and illness prevention.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed or authorized by a duly licensed practitioner.
Supervise and teach other personnel in nursing-related activities.
Clarify work assignments with management and assess personal skills, knowledge, and abilities to provide competent care.
Use informed judgment and decision-making in providing nursing care.
Collaborate with staff, physicians, patients, and families on programs to reduce Hospital Acquired Conditions and Hospital Acquired Infections.
Use SBAR for handoff communication within and between departments and involve patients and families in bedside shift reports.
Think critically, escalate concerns as needed, and work within the LPN scope of practice.
Prepare equipment and assist physicians during patient treatments and examinations.
Assist staff and providers with patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks using a team-based approach.
Provide patients with information about available care services.
Work in an assigned specialty or cross-cover specialties according to competency.