Licensed Practical Nurse LPN II Skilled Nursing Facility Full Time Days
AdventHealth
| Description Licensed Practical Nurse AdventHealth North Pinellas Location Address: 1395 S Pinellas Avenue, Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689 Top Reasons to Work At AdventHealth North Pinellas
Work Hours/Shift: Full Time/Days You Will Be Responsible For: Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and to demonstrate that s/he can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. 1. The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible and accountable for identifying his/her individual educational preparation and experience when accepting an assignment. Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/services appropriate to the age of patients served. Identifies knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the patient. Provides the care/services needed as described in the policies and procedures for the following age groups: Adolescent: 13 years to 17 years Adult: 18 years to 64 years Geriatric: 65 + years 2. The level of knowledge and skill are maintained through position specific criteria-based job performance standards and age specific competency assessments. 3. Adheres to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures. 4. Performs treatments within their scope of training and administers oral, IM and limited I.V. medications to assigned patients. 5. Provides direct patient care responsibilities for assigned patients in an efficient, organized manner under the direction of the RN. 6. Provides a safe environment. 7. Performs data collection specific for the age of the patient and contributes to their plan of care. 8. Reports all unusual occurrences to the Registered Nurse. Problem solves, sets priorities with the Registered Nurse. 9. Receives, verifies and implements physician orders. 10. Directs Certified Nursing Assistant as necessary and demonstrates a positive attitude towards patients, families, employees, physicians, and students. 11. Accepts accountability for professional standards, own competence, and patient outcomes. 12. Works within the standards set forth by the Florida State Board of Nursing and Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital. 13. Participates in Unit specific and multi-disciplinary Performance Improvement activities at the Hospital/Unit-based level. What You Will Need: KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
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Job Summary: Under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides care for a set number of patients utilizing the patient care process, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. Health Care needs are identified with the patient and family: formulates plan, sets goals for care, and educates patient and family. Evaluates patient outcomes in response to the plan and revises, as patient needs/responses requires. Represents the Department of Patient Care Services in a professional and courteous manner.
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