Licensed Practical Nurse LPN
CFG HEALTH SYSTEM LLC•Bartow, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician. The LPN supports patient care activities, administers medications, monitors patient conditions, and assists with treatment plans while following clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. The role promotes a safe, therapeutic, and patient-centered care environment. The position is located at Polk County Central County Jail in Bartow, Florida, and is full time on the day shift.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program.
- Current, active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and procedures.
- Ability to follow clinical protocols, physician orders, and regulatory standards.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to communicate and understand written and verbal communication.
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, or stretch for prolonged periods.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Punctuality and dependability for assigned or confirmed shifts.
- Ability to maintain security clearance for the assigned facility.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in acute care, long-term care, behavioral health, or correctional healthcare.
- Proficiency with electronic medical record systems (EMR/EHR).
- IV certification, if applicable and permitted by state regulations.
Responsibilities
- Deliver basic nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Monitor and record vital signs, symptoms, and responses to treatment.
- Administer medications, injections, and treatments as ordered and within scope of practice.
- Assist RNs or physicians with patient assessments and care planning.
- Collect specimens and perform basic diagnostic tests.
- Provide wound care and dressing changes, and implement infection control measures.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in electronic health records (EHR/EMR).
- Educate patients on medications, treatments, and self-care strategies.
- Observe and promptly report changes in patient condition to supervising staff.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic care environment.
- Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare team members.
- Follow HIPAA, OSHA, and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Represent CFG Health Systems, LLC positively and professionally.
- Promote patient and employee safety through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
- Maintain competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments relevant to the role.
- Follow infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
- Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities and complete required facility orientation.
- Follow facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures, and the facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol.
- Uphold HIPAA and PREA regulations.
- Be punctual and dependable for assigned or confirmed shifts, and maintain security clearance for the assigned facility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
