LPN - Primary Care (Full Time Days

Job Summary

Delivers high quality customer service and thrives in a collaborative fast-paced, multidisciplinary approach to total patient care. Works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and within the scope of practice with the Florida Board of Nursing Practice Act. Responsible for delivering routine patient care for newborns through adolescents in a family centered care environment.

Job Specific Duties

• Provides patient care in accordance with standards of practice, NCHS nursing policies & procedures and provides basic care such as feeding, repositioning patient, bathing & changing diapers.
• Completes all nursing assessment, reassessments and communicates with RN to provide updates on nursing interventions, and pertinent information related to the patient’s condition or care. 
• Administers medications, assists with IV Therapy according to the hospital policies & procedures. Responsible for specimen collection. 
• Responsible for restocking of supplies such as gloves, gowns, linen, medical equipment, etc.  Assists with room preparation and turnover. 
•  Assists with transporting patients to medical exams, procedures and inpatient unit transfers. F\: Weekly/ T\: 10-30 minutes per patient R:
• Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team and promotes the team concept within the department and hospital wide. 
• Completes hand off communication at shift change, transfers, and patient reassignments. 
• Assists with the discharge planning process and participates in patient and family teaching.
• Interacts with patients and families to review plan of care, solicits input and communicates any patient and family concerns to physician. 
• Documents nursing interventions and patient response to care in the Electronic Health record according to nursing and hospital policies and procedures. 
• Provides and documents patient/family education including discharge teaching/instructions. 
• Adheres to all regulatory requirements of the Joint Commission, CMS, DOH, and any other accrediting agencies and following hospital policies and procedures. 
• Promotes a safe "error free" working environment by consistently adhering to and performing infection prevention on assigned shift. 
• Provides beside report and patient information at shift change. 
• Responsible for specimen collection.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Nursing experience in a pediatrics hospital is preferred.
• Strong customer service, problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and strong time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to perform calculations for medication administration.
• Ability to perform the duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and Performance.
• Works collaboratively and follows the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or Nursing Leader.
• Dedicated to providing excellent customer service and meeting customer expectations.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data.