LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Shift: Overnight 11pm-7am. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatment, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient and/or resident care outcomes.

Job Description

• Provides direct patient and/or resident care as defined in the state nurse practice act.
• Conducts an individualized patient and/or resident evaluation and evaluates the total needs of the patient and/or resident, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient's immediate condition or needs within 24 hours of admission.
• Implements an interim plan of care for the patient and/or resident.
• Evaluates and provides patient and/or resident and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
• Completes thorough documentation of patient and/or resident care, including nursing intervention, patient and/or resident's response, needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress towards goals in a timely manner.
• Continuously evaluates patient and/or resident's status and reports changes of patient/resident's condition to Registered Nurse.
• Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensures supplies, medications, and equipment are properly stored.
• Answers call lights within appropriate established timeframe.

Other Duties

• Administers medications and treatments according to nursing policies and procedures.
• Provides orientation on a regular basis to new employees.
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings as required.
• Reports patient and/or resident's condition to appropriate personnel during each shift.
• Maintains required licenses, certifications, and mandatory skill updates.
• Complies with all policies, local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Floats to other units as assigned to meet patient/resident's care needs.
• Provides other duties as a healthcare team member.

Supervisory Responsibility

May serve as an interim department leader depending on need.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250+ pounds, walk, climb stairs or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc.

Requirements

• Clear and active Licensed Practical Nurse license to practice in the state of Florida.
• CPR certification.
• 1-3 years of experience in a healthcare facility preferred.
• Must have knowledge of computer office/clinical software.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.

EEOC Statement

CHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.