Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Emergency Department- Nights

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Grow with us. Eligible clinicians have the opportunity to earn salary increases of up to 20%* through our Clinical Ladder Program based on experience, professional development, and achievement of advancement criteria.

Clinical Ladder participation is voluntary. Salary adjustments are determined by program eligibility, advancement level, and organizational guidelines.

• AdventHealth Apopka is a seven-story, 158-bed hospital offering an extensive range of services including expanded surgical services, advanced surgical suites and a catheterization lab
• The hospital also features a 30,000-square-foot emergency department with pediatric-friendly beds, imaging services, a full-service cafeteria, chapel, gift shop and on-site fire station
• The hospital opened in December 2017, replacing the 50-bed hospital that AdventHealth had operated in downtown Apopka for more than four decades

Administers ordered treatments and medications safely and competently within the scope of practice. Reviews and implements patient care plans in collaboration with the RN, patient, family, and healthcare team. Collects comprehensive patient data under the direct supervision of the RN, including physical, psychosocial, environmental, and developmental information. Performs and documents data collection on admission and during each shift for all assigned patients within the designated time frame. Monitors patient status throughout the shift, reporting pertinent information and significant findings to the healthcare team. Communicates the plan of care to other healthcare team members verbally throughout the shift and during shift report. Delegates tasks appropriately to unlicensed personnel, ensuring they have demonstrated competence. Transcribes and implements physician orders within the scope of practice. Provides patient education based on identified needs. Maintains current licensures and certifications, completing competency testing and skills validation. Participates in unit quality improvement activities and provides input on policy/procedure changes. Assists with Quality Indicators, including Core Measures, and accurately complete nursing documentation. Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to communicate and collaborate appropriately and effectively with other health care professionals, and patients and their family, based on their learning needs. [Required]
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the healthcare industry. [Required]
• Basic knowledge of cardiac rhythms, splinting, phlebotomy, and urinary catheter insertion. [Required]
• Knowledge of medications from approved hospital list, including indications, side effects, and contraindications. [Required]
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and ability to maintain strict confidentiality of patient-related information. [Required]
• Ability to understand and process orders from physicians and other personnel. [Required]
• Ability to maintain records and appropriately document patient data and treatment progress. [Required]
• Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English. [Required]
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office. [Required]
• Maintain 95% medication and scanning compliance. [Required]
• Basic computer skills, excellent human relations, and oral/written skills. [Preferred]

• Technical/Vocational School [Required]

• from an allied health program (CVT,US, Respiratory, RN, Radiology, Nuc Med, etc.) or equivalent certification

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Required]
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) [Required]
  
  Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
  Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/49cf4xnf

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.