Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN - Health Central Urology

Orlando Health•Ocoee, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides and documents individualized patient care, including patient evaluation, education, medication administration, IV therapy, treatments, and patient safety, as directed by an RN or provider. This full-time position is in Orlando Health Medical Group – Health Central Urology at 1000 W. Colonial Dr., Ocoee, Florida. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, for 40 hours per week. The LPN demonstrates practical nursing skills and equipment competency, communicates patient information to the healthcare team, assists with examinations and procedures, documents patient data and education, and performs triage in collaboration with the department nursing team or providers. The role includes administering oral and injectable medications or immunizations within the LPN scope and maintaining a safe, caring environment. The LPN also follows organizational and department policies, supports quality improvement activities, observes patient rights and regulatory standards, provides age-appropriate care, and helps maintain an efficient, clean, safe, and organized unit. Orlando Health Medical Group is a physician group with more than 200 practices and 1,200 physicians, representing over 55 specialties. It is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes hospitals, emergency rooms, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices, and outpatient facilities.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing school.
Current nursing license in Florida or a multistate Compact license.
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 requirements.
Communicate appropriate information about the patient’s condition to the RN and other healthcare team members.
Assist an RN or provider during examinations and procedures.
Document patient data and 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 with the department nursing team or providers.
Administer oral and injectable medications or immunizations within the LPN scope and as directed by a provider.
Maintain a safe and caring environment for patients and families.
Keep informed about changes in hospital policies, procedures, and equipment.
Participate in nursing performance improvement activities as assigned.
Observe legal requirements, patient rights, and standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Provide care appropriate to the age and developmental needs of patients served in the assigned unit.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and applicable standards.
Report to duty on time, follow break and lunch policies, and complete assigned duties efficiently and on time.
Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, and organized unit.