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Licensed Practical Nurse PCU Medical AdventHealth Dade City

Location Address: 13100 Fort King Rd, Dade City FL 33525

Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth Zephyrhills Dade City

• Up to a $10,000 sign on bonus and relocation incentives
• FH Zeph/Dade City Named One of America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care, Orthopedics, Stroke Centers and Patient Safety three years in a row “2017-2019” by the Women’s Choice Award
• Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Spring/Fall 2018
• One of only 35 Hospitals Nationally Named as a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group
• Four Star Recipient for Coronary Interventional Procedures in 2019 by Health grades
• First in Florida to earn Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee by The Joint Commission

Work Hours/Shift:

Full Time Nights

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Collects data (e.g. physical, psychosocial, environmental, developmental), pertaining to the health status of patients in assigned nursing unit in a comprehensive manner under the supervision of the RN. 
• Administers ordered treatments and medications within scope of practice safely and competently.
• Performs nursing skills and treatment within scope of practice and in accordance of provider orders and AdventHealth policy and procedure.
• Monitors patient's status throughout shift and reports pertinent patient information and significant findings of admission and on-going patient information to appropriate member(s) of the health care team.
• Monitors patient throughout shift including response to interventions/ treatments.
• Completes documentation according to policy and procedure.  

What You Will Need:

Please attach your updated resume, IV Certification and BLS

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• The LPN will display proficient clinical skills and critical thinking skills with strong communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and experience with an electronic health record.
• A commitment to working with the multidisciplinary team to provide an exceptional patient experience.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation Proficiency

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED:

• • Previous Experience with Electronic Medical Record
  • Previous Experience with Medication Administration
  • Previous Experience in Customer Service or Healthcare

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or equivalent LPN program
• Basic computer skills, excellent human relations and oral/written skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• • (12) months experience preferred but not required

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Current State of Florida Practical Nursing License
• Current American Heart Association BLS Provider Certification

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

• Current American Heart Association ACLS certification (Required within 90 days of hire in Critical Care Services, Clinical Decision Unit, and Emergency Department)
• Current American Heart Association PALS certification (Required within 90 days of hire in the Emergency Department)
• Florida State Approved IV Certification required within 30 days upon start date

Job Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide direct care to patients as a member of a multidisciplinary care team.  Direct Care will be provided at a demonstrated level of competent practice to patients on a designated unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse as defined by the Florida State Board of Nursing and AdventHealth policy.  As a member of the care team, the LPN will work the assigned unit based on his/her orientation, competencies and patient needs.  Responsible for care provision of assigned patients and delegating tasks to unlicensed personnel within scope of practice.  Collaborates with clinical ancillary team members in the delivery of patient care.