Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN - Lake Mary Urology

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | OHMG Urology

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 Medical Group is a comprehensive physician group serving patients from across the southeastern United States. With more than 200 practices and 1,200 physicians, Orlando Health Medical Group has a strong representation in over 55 specialties, including cardiology, vascular medicine, orthopedics, oncology, digestive health, neurology, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, general surgery, bone marrow transplant and critical care medicine, as well as more than 30 pediatric subspecialties, women's health, primary care and the largest hospitalist program in Florida.

Orlando Health Medical Group is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we honor our 100-year legacy by providing care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year.

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.

Contributes to the department's effectiveness by reporting to duty on time, adhering to policy concerning break and lunch, and completing assigned duties in an efficient, effective, and timely manner.

The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

Practices efficient use of supplies.

Maintains a clean, safe, and organized unit.

Nursing School Graduate.

Current nursing license in the State of Florida (or multistate Compact license).

Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.