Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Orthopedics Clinic - Full-Time Mon-Fri - St. Petersburg FL

Overview:

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Site: Jewett Orthopedic Institute
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Department: Bayfront Health Medical Group
Schedule: Full-Time | Mon-Fri | Days | 40 hours

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.

About the organization:

With highly skilled physicians from coast to coast, Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute is one of Florida’s largest orthopedic and sports medicine providers. Our world-class team of orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians specialize in conditions and injuries of the spine, hand, upper extremities, foot, ankle and lower extremities, as well as joint replacement, concussions, interventional pain management, bone health and orthopedic trauma. In its first year of eligibility, the institute has been recognized for its positive workplace culture with Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work award.

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

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, it’s our promise to you.

Why Orlando Health is your best place to work:

✔ Education & Career Growth Assistance 
✔ Comprehensive Health & Wellness coverage and resources  
✔ Financial & Retirement Planning with Company Match 
✔ Excellent Company Culture and Work–Life Balance 
✔ Family & Pet Support

..and more!

Education/Training:

• Nursing School Graduate

Licensure/Certification:

• Current nursing license in the State of Florida renewed every two years.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

• Essential Functions:
  
  

  • Demonstrates competency in advanced practical nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit specific requisite skills.
  • Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s 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 provider(s).
  • 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 patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s 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.
    
    

  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.