Licensed Practical Nurse Clermont-Adult Medicine-Orlando Health Physician Associates

Orlando Health•CLERMONT, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Orlando Health Physician Associates is one of the largest primary care provider (PCP) groups in Central Florida, comprising the PCP network of the Orlando Health Medical Group. With over 225 providers, they deliver care in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and podiatry, serving patients of all ages through various life stages. As part of the integrated Orlando Health system, providers can easily refer and coordinate care across a wide range of services. They offer numerous convenient locations and prioritize easy access to quality primary care, including same-day, next-day, and virtual appointments. Orlando Health Physician Associates is part of the larger Orlando Health system, known for its award-winning hospitals, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices, and outpatient facilities across Florida, Central Alabama, and Puerto Rico. With a legacy of over 100 years, the team is dedicated to providing professional and compassionate care. Orlando Health is committed to offering benefits that extend beyond the expected, including career-growing free education programs and well-being services. Their benefits begin on day one, with flexibility to support personal passions, embodying their promise: “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work.” The Licensed Practical Nurse 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.

Requirements

Nursing School Graduate
Successful completion of a 30-hour approved IV therapy course within 30 days of hire for inpatient/SNF only.
Current nursing license in the State of Florida renewed every two years.
Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Nice To Haves

None

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.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Practices efficient use of supplies.
Maintains a clean, safe, and organized unit.