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LPN - Orthopedics

Health First, Melbourne, Florida, United States, 32935

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POSITION SUMMARY

To be fully engaged in supporting Quality / No Harm, Customer Experience and Stewardship

goals by providing outstanding direct patient care under the supervision of an RN with

respect to patient expectations, cultural, spiritual and age-specific individual needs.

Primary Accountabilities

Demonstrates effective administration of medications and IV therapy as evidenced by:

Preceptor Observation Tool and Clinical Practice.

Documents all nursing care, change in condition, response to therapy, treatments,

procedures, and referrals on patient record to meet standards.

Monitors patients as per established standards. Gives patient summary reports to RN at

start of shift and is responsible and accountable for reporting changes in patient status

to RN throughout the shift.

Follows interdisciplinary plan of care, coordinated by the RN, based on current

evidence- based practice.

Demonstrates effective and safe clinical practice as evidenced by completion of annual

Competency Assessment.

Demonstrates dependability, reliability, and flexibility. Responds to call light in a timely manner. Utilizes Health First computer systems for order entry, order inquiry, and patient

documentation.

Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the healthcare team and

promotes effective team functioning.

Provides patient, family, and/or caregiver education as directed by the plan of care. Provides service to patients and families with sensitivity and respect for their needs,

expectations, age, cultural, and individual differences.

Contributes to the patient experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction

scores and HCAHPs scores for department/medical center and/or written compliments

by patients/others as well as consistent performance of purposeful hourly rounding and

bedside shift report.

Work Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduate of a practical nursing program Licensure: Current State of Florida LPN licensure or endorsement Work Experience: Will move to LPN job code after completion of 12 months of

employment

Certification: Must hold current American Heart Association Basic Life Support

Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain

Must hold State of Florida approved 30 hour IV Certification which

contains the minimum four (4) hours of instruction relevant to central lines

within 60 days of hire

Meets and maintains other certification(s) as required by specific unit for

resident job code

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Must be able to speak / understand written and verbal instructions in the

English language

Must have ability to work in often stressful environment with patients /

families at various ages and levels of understanding

Must have critical thinking and problem solving skills Demonstrates dependability, reliability and flexibility o Must meet

unit specific care requirements

Physical Requirements

Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping,

kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently

May occasionally include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, with or

without assistance

May require moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various

environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and

above shoulders, or overhead

May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without

assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift

May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air

quality, lighting, and/or low to loud noise

May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne

particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines

Communicating with others to exchange information Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks Workspace may vary from open to confined May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle

Benefits

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

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