LPN Med Surg Medical Zephyrhills Full Time Nights

Company: AdventHealth Zephyrhills and Dade City
Location: Zephyrhills
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

DescriptionLicensed Practical Nurse LPN Med Surg Medical -AdventHealth Zephyrhills Location Address: -7050 Gall Boulevard Zephyrhills, Florida 33541 Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth Zephyrhills

• Up to -$5,000 sign-on bonus available to qualified candidates
• AdventHealth Zephyrhills/Dade City named one of America's Best Hospitals for Heart Care, Orthopedics, Stroke Centers and Patient Safety three years in a row "2017-2019" by the Women's Choice Award
• Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Spring/Fall 2018
• One of only 35 Hospitals Nationally Named as a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group
• Four Star Recipient for Coronary Interventional Procedures in 2019 by Health grades
• First in Florida to earn Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee by The Joint Commission Work Hours/Shift: Full Time / Nights You Will Be Responsible For:
  • Collects data (e.g. physical, psychosocial, environmental, developmental), pertaining to the health status of patients in assigned nursing unit in a comprehensive manner under the supervision of the RN. -
  • Administers ordered treatments and medications within scope of practice safely and competently.
  • Performs nursing skills and treatment within scope of practice and in accordance of provider orders and AdventHealth policy and procedure.
  • Monitors patient's status throughout shift and reports pertinent patient information and significant findings of admission and on-going patient information to appropriate member(s) of the health care team.
  • Monitors patient throughout shift including response to interventions/ treatments.
  • Completes documentation according to policy and procedure. - -
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration, storage and controlled substance regulations.
  • Assists in resolving patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
  • Assists the RN with patient care plan on assigned unit in collaboration with the patient, family and multidisciplinary care team.
  • Implements & coordinates patient care activities with the care delivery team on assigned unit to ensure the delivery of quality care.
  • -Communicates the plan of care to other members of the healthcare team verbally throughout the shift and during shift report.
  • Collaborates effectively with nursing and clinical ancillary team members. -
  • Communicates/documents all patient care provided - -
  • Transcribes and implements physician orders within scope of practice. -
  • Provides patient education based on identified needs.
  • Promotes patient independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patients, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions.
  • Attends department-required in-services and department meetings. -
  • Maintains current licensures and certifications as required.
  • Provides appropriate patient care specific to the needs of the patient populations served (e.g. age group, patients of size; diagnosis-based).
  • Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of the specific physical, psychosocial and developmental needs of patients as appropriate to the populations served.
  • Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends and families.
  • Assists with Quality Indicators, including Core Measures. -
  • Accurately completes Core Measure Indicators in nursing documentation. -
  • Gives verbal input to charge nurse regarding any policy/procedure changes.
  • Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations wit the assistance of healthcare support personnel.
  • Participates in unit quality improvement activities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Delegates tasks appropriately to unlicensed personnel including nursing assistants, nurse techs, unit clerks, monitor techs in which the unlicensed personnel have demonstrated competence. QualificationsWhat You Will Need:
      • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or equivalent LPN program
      • Basic computer skills, excellent human relations and oral/written skills.
      • Current State of Florida Practical Nursing License
      • Current American Heart Association BLS Provider Certification
      • (12) months experience preferred but not required
      • Florida State Approved IV Certification required within 30 days upon start date Job Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide direct care to patients as a member of a multidisciplinary care team. - Direct Care will be provided at a demonstrated level of competent practice to patients on a designated unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse as defined by the Florida State Board of Nursing and AdventHealth policy. - As a member of the care team, the LPN will work the assigned unit based on his/her orientation, competencies and patient needs. - Responsible for care provision of assigned patients and delegating tasks to unlicensed personnel within scope of practice. - Collaborates with clinical ancillary team members in the delivery of patient care. This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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