Position Summary
About Orlando Health Medical Group Orlando Health Medical Group is a comprehensive physician group serving patients from across the southeastern United States. With more than 200 practices and 1200 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 womens 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 Floridas east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively we honor our 100-year legacy by providing care for more than 142000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year.
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. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say its our promise to you.
Orlando Health Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes: • Medical • Dental • Vision • 403b Retirement Savings Plan • Health Savings Account (HSA) • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Paid Time Off up to 5 weeks to start • Life Insurance • Extended Leave Plan (ELP) • Family Care • Childcare • Elder care • Pet care • Paid Parental Leave • Pet Insurance • Car Insurance • Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt
Job Summary
The 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.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions: • Demonstrates competency in advanced practical nursing skills and use of patient careunit equipment as defined by unit specific requisite skills. • Communicates appropriate information regarding the patients 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 providers. • 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 patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unitsareasdepartments 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.
For Perioperative Anesthesia: • Demonstrates through clinical practice a clear understanding of aseptic technique and has a working knowledge of the specialized equipment and supplies utilized by the AnesthesiologistCRNASRNA. • Demonstrates knowledge of standards and recommended practices for the perioperative setting. Shares own knowledge with colleagues. • Provides anesthesia equipment and supplies based on identified needs in a timely efficient and safe manner. • Assists anesthesia personnel with the administration of general spinal and regional anesthesia. • Sets up all invasive monitoring lines as requested by anesthesia personnel. Under the direction of the AnesthesiologistCRNASRNA runs point of care labs and diagnostics completing all required Point Of Care P.O.C. documentation. • Works closely with anesthesia staff during anesthesia emergencies and trauma cases assisting with preparation of the O.R. suite line placement handling of blood and lab draws and patient positioning for procedure. • Troubleshoots and cares for all equipment used in the delivery of anesthesia care. • Receives sorts decontaminates and cleans reusable anesthesia equipment. • Maintains and insures adequate inventory levels of anesthesia supplies in departmental service areas. • Assists with positioning the patient according to operating room policy and procedure and transport post-operatively to the PACU or unit in a safe and caring manner for the patient. • Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient condition to the AnesthesiologistCRNASRNA and other members of healthcare team. • Contributes to the departments effectiveness by reporting to duty on time adhering to policy concerning break and lunch and completing assigned duties in a efficient effective and timely manner.
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.
Qualifications
Education/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.
Experience: None.