LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Night Shift - Med/Surg - Bayfront Hospital - St. Petersburg FL

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Inpatient Department: Medical Surgical (Med/Surg)

Site: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital

Location: St. Petersburg, FL

Schedule: Full-Time | Night Shift | 3 12-hour shifts per week

Provides and documents individualized patient care to include patient evaluation, education, medication administration, IV therapy, treatments, and patient safety as directed by the RN or provider.

Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is a comprehensive tertiary care facility that has been serving St. Petersburg and the surrounding communities for more than 100 years. It is a 480-bed teaching medical center with nationally recognized care across emergency medicine, cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, women's services, and advanced surgical specialties. The hospital's Level II Trauma Center is the only adult trauma center in Pinellas County and, in partnership with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, is one of Florida's 13 state-certified Level III Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Centers. A commitment to quality has earned the hospital recognition with a USA Today Top Workplaces award for 2025 and an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.

Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices, and outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts. As part of the Orlando Health system, Bayfront combines the resources of a leading regional healthcare network with the personalized, community-focused care that has defined the hospital for generations.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.

Qualifications:

Education/Training: Nursing School Graduate

Successful completion of a 30-hour approved IV therapy course within 30 days of hire for inpatient/SNF.

Licensure/Certification: Current nursing license in the State of Florida renewed every two years. Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Responsibilities:

Demonstrates competency in advanced practical nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit specific requisite skills.

Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient's condition to the RN and other members of the healthcare team.

Assists RN or provider during examinations and procedures.

Documents patient data, and patient education according to Orlando Health and department specific guidelines.

Able to perform triage functions, including assessing the patient and determining next step in care, working in collaboration as directed by the department nursing team or provider(s).

Appropriately administer oral and injectable medications or immunizations per LPN scope and as directed by a provider.

Maintains a safe and caring environment for both patient and family.

Assumes an active role in keeping informed about changes in hospital policy, procedure, and equipment.

Participates in nursing PI activities as assigned.

Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on the assigned unit.

Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures.

Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.