LPN - Inpatient - 150362

LPN - Inpatient

Dunedin: Mease Dunedin | Nursing | Full Time

Facility: Mease Dunedin Hospital- Behavioral Health

Location: Dunedin

Status: Full Time, Exempt: No

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

Weekend Work: Every other

On Call: No

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

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.

Come join our wonderful team!