Licensed Practical Nurse Medsurg Nights

Company: AdventHealth Heart of Florida
Location: Lake Wales
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Description Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Medsurg Medical Unit FT Nights - Lake Wales All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• *$5,000 Sign-on Bonus available for eligible candidates (see terms below)
• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
• Whole Person Wellbeing and Mental Health Resources -Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that -together -we are even better. Schedule: Full Time Shift: - Nights 3/12s - 7p-7a Location: -410 S 11th St, Lake Wales, FL 33853 The Community You'll Be Caring For:
  • AdventHealth Heart of Florida is a licensed 193-bed acute care hospital, coupled with outpatient services including imaging, rehab, lab and wound care, that has been serving the community for over 50 years.
  • As a part of the AdventHealth network patients will have greater access to a wide range of innovative therapies, new research, leading-edge technology and an extensive team of medical specialists.
  • High-quality care that has been recognized by the Joint Commission, the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association.
  • Located in Davenport, FL., which is close to major destinations, like Busch Gardens, Legoland, and Walt Disney World, without being located in the central hub of tourism The role you'll contribute: The Licensed Practical Nurse gives direct and indirect nursing care under the direction of a professional nurse and performs routine duties in caring for identified age specific groups. - Adheres to the AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. The value you'll bring to the team:
    • NURSING KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrates the ability to assess and interpret diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition, including, but not limited to lab results, non-invasive monitoring data and interdisciplinary team notes. Nursing practice reflects the application of knowledge and skills pertaining to all diagnoses, procedures, medications, complications, and equipment associated with unit patient population.
    • PATIENT SAFETY: Nursing practice reflects the application of knowledge, skill and adherence to all pertinent regulatory standards. - Follows strict infection prevention precautions. Adheres to policy and procedure regarding all aspects of medication safety. Practice reflects importance of patient teaching and takes advantage of opportunities, both planned and unplanned, to carry it out in accordance with plan of care.
    • COMMUNICATION: Promotes an exceptional patient experience by abiding to compassion and image standards and fostering excellent nurse-patient relationships through effective/therapeutic communication with the patient, family, and visitors, including but not limited to and as applicable, hourly rounding. Exhibits ability to utilize appropriate techniques, verbiage, and resources in all interactions with the patient to their level of understanding. - Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team by completing thorough hand off communication in all situations. Follows chain of command when appropriate.
    • DOCUMENTATION: Demonstrates knowledge and skill in the recording and accessing of all patient information in electronic medical record according to policy and in real time. Performs appropriate and legible documentation, recording all procedures and assessments within established timeframes, and in accordance with standards of care, departmental policy and practice guidelines. Terms: -24 month Employment Contract Required for Sign-on Sign-on Eligibility:
      • Applicable experience required. Qualifications The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed: What Will You Need: - - - - - - - -
        • Demonstrates knowledge of pharmacology by passing an exam upon hire, during orientation, followed by unit-based medication orientation.
        • Basic Life Support
        • Successful completion of state recognized 30 hour IV therapy course, and successful completion of AdventHealth ALPN competencies
        • Current registration with Florida State Board of Nursing as a licensed practical nurse.
        • Graduate practical nurses who do not have an authorization to test (seating pass) will have a limited scope of practice as outlined in GPN orientation This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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