LPN - Inpatient - 164933

LPN - Inpatient

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

Facility: Mease Dunedin- Behavioral Health

Location: Dunedin

Status: Full Time

Shift Hours: 6:45 am- 7:15 pm

Weekend Work: None

On Call: No

Responsibilities - LPN - Inpatient:

• Works in collaboration and under direction of a Registered Nurse and is responsible for delivery of patient care as directed for assigned patients including medication administration, therapy and interventions.
• SIPP Only: Direct contact with the child and has primary responsibility for providing personal care, assistance and supervision to a child. Promotes evidence-based clinical care that exemplifies the pursuit of clinical excellence.

Education:

• HS Graduate or Equivalent GED.
• Technical Program Completion or Degree in Practical Nurse Program.
• OR applicants who have successfully completed the Practical Nurse Equivalency (PNEQ).

Required Experience:

• 6 months Acute Care as a Patient Care Technician, Practical Nurse Apprentice, or Practical Nurse Intern (or a combination of time within these 3 roles).
• Or 6 months Acute Care as an LPN.

Required Certifications and Licensure:

• BLS (Basic Life Support).
• LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - State of Florida.
• Preferred - ACLS (Cardiovascular) - Unit Specific.
• Successful completion of the 30-hour Florida Board of Nursing IV course during the first two weeks of the LPN internship; however, this is not required for SIPP.

Benefits:

• Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k match and additional yearly contribution
• Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Community discounts and more
• AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work

Come join our wonderful team!