Licensed Practical Nurse - Nights - Labor Delivery - Bayfront Hospital

Orlando Health•St. Petersburg, FL

About The Position

Provides and documents individualized patient care, including patient evaluation, education, medication administration, IV therapy, treatments, and patient safety, as directed by the RN or provider. The role requires nursing school graduation, a current Florida nursing license, and current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification. For inpatient/SNF work, successful completion of an approved 30-hour IV therapy course is required within 30 days of hire. The position includes unit-specific practical nursing duties such as communicating patient-condition information to the RN and healthcare team, assisting with examinations and procedures, documenting patient data and education, performing triage functions as directed, and administering oral and injectable medications or immunizations within LPN scope. The LPN helps maintain a safe, caring environment and follows hospital policies, regulatory standards, and unit procedures. The posting also includes detailed duties for Perioperative Anesthesia, including supporting anesthesia personnel, preparing and maintaining equipment and supplies, assisting during procedures and emergencies, and helping transport patients safely.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing school.
For inpatient/SNF only: successfully complete an approved 30-hour IV therapy course within 30 days of hire.
Current nursing license in the State of Florida, renewed every two years.
Maintain current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate competency in advanced practical nursing skills and use of patient care and unit equipment as defined by unit-specific requisite skills.
Communicate appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members of the healthcare team.
Assist the RN or provider during examinations and procedures.
Document patient data and patient education according to Orlando Health and department-specific guidelines.
Perform triage functions, including assessing the patient and determining the next step in care, in collaboration as directed by the department nursing team or providers.
Administer oral and injectable medications or immunizations appropriately, within LPN scope and as directed by a provider.
Maintain a safe and caring environment for patients and families.
Keep informed about changes in hospital policy, procedure, and equipment.
Participate in nursing performance-improvement activities as assigned.
Demonstrate awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency standards.
Provide care appropriate to the age and age-specific needs of patients served on the assigned unit.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
For Perioperative Anesthesia: apply aseptic technique and working knowledge of specialized anesthesia equipment and supplies; follow perioperative standards and recommended practices and share knowledge with colleagues.
Provide anesthesia equipment and supplies based on identified needs in a timely, efficient, and safe manner.
Assist anesthesia personnel with administration of general, spinal, and regional anesthesia and set up invasive monitoring lines as requested.
Under anesthesia personnel direction, run point-of-care labs and diagnostics and complete required documentation.
Work with anesthesia staff during emergencies and trauma cases, including preparing the OR suite, assisting with line placement, handling blood and lab draws, and positioning patients.
Troubleshoot and care for equipment used in anesthesia care; receive, sort, decontaminate, and clean reusable anesthesia equipment.
Maintain adequate inventory of anesthesia supplies in departmental service areas.
Assist with patient positioning according to operating-room policy and procedure, and transport patients postoperatively to the PACU or unit safely and caringly.
Communicate patient-condition information to the Anesthesiologist/CRNA/SRNA and other healthcare team members.
Report to duty on time, follow break and lunch policies, and complete assigned duties efficiently, effectively, and promptly.