Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse, PRN Lake City Surgery Center LLC is a Ambulatory Surgery Center in Lake City, Florida. Licensed Practical Nurse- Ambulatory Surgery Center- Pre‑op PACU Job Summary: Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse. Educates patients on surgical procedures. Records patients’ medical information and vital signs. Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays. Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology. Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post‑surgery patients. Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post‑treatment home care needs. Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs. Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient. Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to provide nursing care to the rehabilitation patient. Performs job tasks to ensure personal, patient, and departmental safety. Communicates effectively and professionally with internal and external customers. Documents required information according to hospital policy. Functions in an organized and time conscious manner. Qualifications: Current Florida Nursing License Current CPR, ACLS, and PALS Graduate of an accredited school of nursing 2 year experience preferred. Experience working in an ASC is a plus. Who We Are At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first‑class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner. USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population. #J-18808-Ljbffr United Surgical Partners International, Inc