Licensed Practical Nurse - Nights - Labor Delivery - Bayfront Hospital

Bayfront Health•Saint Petersburg, FL

17h•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. The role includes communicating patient information to the healthcare team, assisting with examinations and procedures, documenting patient data and education, and performing triage functions in collaboration with the department nursing team or providers. The nurse maintains a safe and caring environment, complies with hospital policies and regulatory standards, and provides care appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs. The posting also includes a detailed Perioperative Anesthesia section describing support for anesthesia care, including equipment and supply preparation, assistance with anesthesia administration and invasive monitoring, point-of-care testing and documentation, support during emergencies and trauma cases, equipment troubleshooting and cleaning, inventory maintenance, patient positioning and transport, and communication with anesthesia personnel. The job description does not clarify how this section relates to the Labor Delivery assignment.

Requirements

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

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 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 patient education according to Orlando Health and department-specific guidelines.
Perform triage functions, including assessing patients and determining next steps in care in collaboration with the department nursing team or providers.
Administer oral and injectable medications or immunizations within LPN scope and as directed by a provider.
Maintain a safe and caring environment for patients and families.
Stay informed about changes in hospital policy, procedure, and equipment.
Participate in nursing performance improvement activities as assigned.
Follow legal requirements, patient rights, and standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Provide care appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients on the assigned unit.
Maintain punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
For perioperative anesthesia: use aseptic technique and specialized anesthesia equipment and supplies in accordance with applicable standards and recommended practices.
For perioperative anesthesia: provide anesthesia equipment and supplies as needed, and assist anesthesia personnel with general, spinal, and regional anesthesia.
For perioperative anesthesia: set up invasive monitoring lines as requested and, under anesthesia personnel direction, run point-of-care labs and diagnostics and complete required documentation.
For perioperative anesthesia: support anesthesia staff during emergencies and trauma cases, including preparing the operating room, assisting with line placement, handling blood and lab draws, and positioning patients.
For perioperative anesthesia: troubleshoot, care for, decontaminate, and clean reusable anesthesia equipment, and maintain adequate supply inventory.
For perioperative anesthesia: assist with patient positioning and safe post-operative transport to the PACU or unit.
For perioperative anesthesia: communicate patient condition to anesthesia personnel and the healthcare team, report to duty on time, follow break and lunch policies, and complete assigned duties efficiently and timely.