Licensed Practical Nurse

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Summary

 

Assume responsibilities for direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician in patient care area. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the LPN as defined by the Florida Board of Nursing

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Provide and document direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Nursing care is guided by the physician orders and the nursing plan of care. Patient response to care is reported to a registered nurse for evaluation, intervention and modification of the plan of care. Assist other health care personnel in the delivery of patient care.

 

• Participate in maintaining the environment of care including equipment and other material resources.

 

• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies and attending educational offerings. Supports the development of other staff and formal learners.

 

• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

 

Education

 

Graduation from an accredited Practical Nurse program

 

Experience

 

A minimum of one year of current experience

 

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

 

Current LPN license from the state of Florida

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 

• Knowledge of scope of licensed practical nurse, ability to delegate to the CNA

 

• Considerable knowledge of the care and treatment of patients and special procedures that apply to practical nursing

 

• Able to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively
• Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators and others

 

• Able to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care

 

• Able to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up

 

• Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area or unit assigned

 

• Able to use fine motor skills

 

• Able to record activities and document interventions

 

• Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking with the ability to move or lift at least fifty pounds

 

• Able to remain focused and organized

 

• Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that are applicable to work performed

 

• Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable to work in a hospital or Long Term Care (LTC) facility

 

• Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions

 

• Ability to understand English and follow oral and written instructions

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