Licensed Practical Nurse at Jobisite / employment-usa.net

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Licensed Practical Nurse

at Jobisite in Florida

Benefits:
- Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits.
- Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays.
-Medical/Dental/Vision, Health Savings Account available, STD, LTD and Life Insurance! and more!
-Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement.
- Matching 401K.

Responsibilities:
• Assess patient and recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency situations, to include the determination of optimal time and location for patient management (ER, clinic, homecare) and follow-up care as required.
• The LPN shall communicate treatment plans and patient following the protocols.
• Collects and assesses significant patient history information and performs all necessary patient teaching.
• The LPN shall communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
• The LPN shall demonstrate skill in setting up, operating and monitoring specialized medical equipment such as cardiac monitoring devices, EKG units, oxygen analyzers, nebulizers, and other clinic specific equipment.
• Performs/assists with procedures such as bladder catheterizations, administration of oxygen, visual acuity tests, EKGs, irrigation of eyes and ears, tympanograms, splinting, phlebotomy and other clinic specific procedures, in accordance with established protocols.
• Clean and store equipment properly at the end of each work shift, ensures preventive maintenance and routine cleaning are performed as directed, ensure medication/supplies are replenished.
• LPN’s may precept, which is participate in the orientation, training, and evaluation of duty performance of newly assigned personnel, as appropriate.
• Complete orientation and competency verification programs in accordance with (IAW) unit guidelines. Perform accurate documentation, both written and electronic, of all activity, including telephone contacts, in accordance with requirements.
• Administer medications, electrolytes, fluids, blood, and blood products.
• Adhere to perioperative, infection control and safety policies and procedures.
• The LPN shall possess knowledge and experience in Patient Advocacy, Patient Privacy, and Customer Relation.
• Release medical information obtained during the course of this contract to other MTF staff involved in the care and treatment of that individual patient.

Minimum Qualifications:
-Degree/Education: Graduate of an approved Practical/Vocational Nursing program.
-Experience: Shall have a minimum of 1 year recent nursing experience in either an outpatient or inpatient setting
-Licensure: Active/unrestricted LPN/LVN license from any state.
-Clinical Certification: Proof of IV therapy training/certification or additional education equivalency or certification.
- Life Support Certifications: Possess current ARC or AHA BLS certification.
-Security: Possess ability to pass a background check/security clearance.

Reference : Licensed Practical Nurse jobs

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