Licensed Practical Nurse Emergency Department

Ascension•Pensacola, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Emergency Department at Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola. The position is full-time, day shift, working three 12-hour shifts per week from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. The nurse will provide care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, administer medications, perform laboratory tests, and educate patients and families about their treatment plans.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Provide care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license.
Contribute to the assessment of patients and assures the well-being of patients.
Administer medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
Perform laboratory tests and therapeutic services.
Educate patients/families about disease treatment plan including self care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.