Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Health Care

Orlando Health Medical Group Licensed Practical NurseOrlando 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.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.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.Orlando Health Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes:Medical, Dental, Vision403(b) Retirement Savings PlanHealth Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)Life InsuranceExtended Leave Plan (ELP)Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)Paid Parental LeavePet InsuranceCar InsuranceEducational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debtJob SummaryThe Licensed Practical Nurse 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.ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions• 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.Other Related Functions• 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.QualificationsEducation/Training• Nursing School Graduate • Successful completion of a 30-hour approved IV therapy course within 30 days of hire for inpatient/SNF only.Licensure/Certification• Current nursing license in the State of Florida renewed every two years. • Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.ExperienceNone.