Licensed Practical Nurse - Tampa

Orlando Health•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their Rheumatology Department in Tampa, FL. The LPN will provide and document individualized patient care, including patient evaluation, education, medication administration, IV therapy, treatments, and ensuring patient safety, all under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or provider. This role involves performing advanced practical nursing skills, communicating patient information, assisting with examinations and procedures, documenting patient data and education, performing triage functions, administering medications, and maintaining a safe environment. The position also requires staying informed about hospital policies, participating in quality improvement activities, and demonstrating awareness of legal issues and patient rights. Specific duties for Perioperative Anesthesia are also detailed, including aseptic technique, managing anesthesia equipment and supplies, assisting with anesthesia administration, setting up invasive monitoring lines, running point-of-care labs, troubleshooting equipment, and maintaining inventory. The role also involves assisting with patient positioning and transport, and communicating patient information to the anesthesia team.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provides and documents individualized patient care to include patient evaluation, education, medication administration, IV therapy, treatments and patient safety as directed by the RN or provider.
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.
Demonstrates through clinical practice a clear understanding of aseptic technique and has a working knowledge of the specialized equipment and supplies utilized by the Anesthesiologist/CRNA/SRNA.
Demonstrates knowledge of standards and recommended practices for the perioperative setting. Shares own knowledge with colleagues.
Provides anesthesia equipment and supplies based on identified needs in a timely, efficient, and safe manner.
Assists anesthesia personnel with the administration of general, spinal, and regional anesthesia.
Sets up all invasive monitoring lines as requested by anesthesia personnel. Under the direction of the Anesthesiologist/CRNA/SRNA, runs point of care labs and diagnostics, completing all required Point Of Care (P.O.C.) documentation.
Works closely with anesthesia staff during anesthesia emergencies and trauma cases; assisting with preparation of the O.R. suite, line placement, handling of blood and lab draws and patient positioning for procedure.
Troubleshoots and cares for all equipment used in the delivery of anesthesia care.
Receives, sorts, decontaminates, and cleans reusable anesthesia equipment.
Maintains and insures adequate inventory levels of anesthesia supplies in departmental service areas.
Assists with positioning the patient according to operating room policy and procedure, and transport post-operatively to the PACU or unit in a safe and caring manner for the patient.
Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient condition to the Anesthesiologist/CRNA/SRNA and other members of healthcare team.
Contributes to the department’s effectiveness by reporting to duty on time, adhering to policy concerning break and lunch, and completing assigned duties in a efficient, effective, and timely manner.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
Maintains a clean, safe, and organized unit.