Licensed Practical Nurse- PRN (LPN)

ClearSky Health•Lake City, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides general nursing care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with physician orders, established standards, and protocols. The role is based at a rehabilitation hospital in Lake City, Florida, and requires integrating company values into daily practice. The nurse contributes to patient-centered care by administering ordered medications and treatments, supporting individualized care plans, monitoring patient responses, and helping maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The position may require work during inclement weather or other staffing emergencies.

Requirements

Two years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
Current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Current BLS certification.
Knowledge of current nursing theory and practice and infection prevention standards.
Knowledge of accreditation standards and ability to adhere to standards set by state agencies, TJC, and CMS.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, and ability to use appropriate policies, procedures, and guidelines in patient care.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
Critical thinking skills.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection prevention standards.
Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all organizational levels.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, push, and pull for prolonged periods; perform gross and precise motor functions; lift or exert up to 50 pounds; and operate equipment and a computer keyboard.
Visual acuity for patient assessment and documentation, acute hearing for patient assessment, close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Possible exposure to bodily fluids.

Nice To Haves

Inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled nursing care to patients as ordered by the physician and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Implement physician orders for medications and treatments in accordance with the nursing care plan written by the RN.
Provide information to the Registered Nurse to assist in developing an individualized plan of care for each patient.
Participate in evaluating intervention effectiveness in relation to patient responses and seek guidance on redirection when necessary.
Report care rendered, patient needs and problems, and resolutions to the supervisor.
Help identify patient problems and potential risks and contribute to developing interventions.
Assist in identifying patients’ learning needs and reinforce self-care and other techniques.
Designate applicable charges to individual patients using the hospital’s established system.
Provide an environment conducive to safety and assess risks and implement appropriate precautions.
Comply with approved safety and infection prevention standards.
Maintain regular attendance in accordance with the assigned work schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the organization’s overall effectiveness.