LPN Practice Based

AdventHealth•Port Orange, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN completes patient check-out duties and relays instructions and care information to patients or their families. The role supports patient safety, infection prevention, quality improvement, and customer service while providing clinical care in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. Responsibilities include assessing patients at clinical check-in, documenting relevant medical information and vital signs, screening for signs of abuse or neglect using age-specific guidelines, and administering provider-ordered treatments and medications. The LPN performs follow-up assessments, responds to emergencies and triage situations, conducts diagnostic and occupational medicine testing, completes forensic testing collections, and performs daily COVID testing. Procedures and assessments must be documented and reported according to department policy. The LPN may also train newly hired clinical staff and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and practices.
Strong critical thinking skills.
Ability to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English effectively to carry out job requirements.
Ability to operate a computer, copier, fax, and scanner.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and others from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced, high-patient-volume environment.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program; technical/vocational school education required.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification required.

Nice To Haves

Previous urgent care experience.

Responsibilities

Complete check-out duties and relay instructions and care information to patients or their families.
Perform required Quality Control checklists to ensure patient safety.
Follow CDC guidelines, infection prevention practices, PPE requirements, hand-washing policy, and safety regulations.
Participate in departmental performance improvement initiatives.
Support customer service initiatives and take ownership of the patient experience.
Assess patients during clinical check-in, document pertinent medical information and vital signs, and assess for signs of abuse or neglect using age-specific guidelines.
Administer provider-ordered treatments and medications, verify orders as needed, and perform follow-up assessments.
Respond appropriately to clinical emergencies and triage situations.
Perform diagnostic and occupational medicine testing, including EKG, spirometry, audiometry, titmus, and pulse oximetry.
Complete forensic testing collections according to applicable guidelines.
Document and report procedures and assessments according to department policy.
Train newly hired clinical staff as needed.
Perform COVID testing daily.
Perform other duties as assigned.