Licensed Practical Nurse Emergency Department Full Time Evenings Zephyrhills

Description

Licensed Practical Nurse ED AdventHealth Zephyrhills

Location Address: 7050 Gall Boulevard Zephyrhills, Florida 33541

Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth Zephyrhills

• Up to a $5,000 sign on bonus
• Relocation Incentives
• FH Zeph/Dade City Named One of America's Best Hospitals for Heart Care, Orthopedics, Stroke Centers and Patient Safety three years in a row "2017-2019" by the Women's Choice Award
• Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Spring/Fall 2018
• One of only 35 Hospitals Nationally Named as a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group
• Four Star Recipient for Coronary Interventional Procedures in 2019 by Health grades
• First in Florida to earn Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee by The Joint Commission

Work Hours/Shift:

Full Time Evenings (11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.), Every other weekend

You Will Be Responsible For:

All essential functions must be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Performs nursing care for assigned patients within the limitations of licensure and nursing department policy and licensure

• Observe patient/family needs in relation to presenting problem, care needs, physical condition and learning need.
• Observation on all patients and follow up as per policy
• Identifies problems and / or nursing diagnosis and plans for nursing interventions.
• Anticipates patient care problems and initiates corrective actions.
• Recognizes abnormal diagnostic laboratory data, blood gas values, radiologic data and reports results to RN or physician
• Recognizes the patient's and family's perception of hospitalization and health status.
• Identifies the patient's learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet them including the family in the process.

2. Implements nursing actions to achieve patient care goals.

• Consistently uses tools available in the electronic medical record to ensure patient safety and optimize patient care. For example:
  • Barcode Scanning
  • Patient Care management dashboard
• Real time documentation.
• Reviews and updates task list during the shift, including physician orders.
• Performs bedside report using the EMR at each handoff report.
• Establishes priorities of patient care based on the needs of the patient.
• Implements a comprehensive patient care plan that includes baseline admission data, plans for treatment and goals for discharge.
• Implements specific interventions, treatments, and medications as defined in the plan of care and documents outcomes.
• Recognizes emergency situations and takes appropriate actions.
• Complies with the National Patient Safety Standards regarding patient identification prior to all medications and treatments.
• Accurately administers all medications in a safe manner displaying competence in the use of an automated dispensing machine where applicable. Educates patients and families regarding new medications including effects and side effects.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and families.

3. Participate in the evaluation of quality of patient care and outcomes based on care and treatments

Administered.

• Participates in multidisciplinary patient care conferences.
• Confirms patient's understanding of care and treatments received.

4. Assists the patient care team with formulating the plan of care and updates according to policy.

5. Participates as a member of the Patient Care Delivery Model Team that includes: Virtual Care

RN, bedside RN, and C.N.A.

6.. Accepts responsibility for one's own professional standards.

• Accepts and adjusts to changes imposed by government regulations, consumer demands, professional organizations, and other external/internal forces.
• Accepts responsibility for one's own actions by initiating the incident report mechanisms.
• Maintains current clinical, technical, professional competencies
• Attends a minimum of 75% of scheduled staff meetings annually.
• Attends mandatory hospital in-services
• Complies with departmental, divisional and hospital policies and standards.
• Copes with emergencies, staffing shortages, shift rotations and floating assignments.
• Demonstrates awareness of the rising costs of health care and implements budgetary containment measures.
• Maintains equipment in its proper working condition, identifies malfunctioning equipment and takes appropriate action.
• Reviews current literature and available
• Seek and accept constructive criticism and implement actions designed for self-improvement
• Show's self-direction and leadership by functioning without the need for close supervision
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What You Will Need:

Resume Required

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Mental and emotional stability, demonstrating a courteous and calm approach to all contacts with patients, visitors, and health care team members.
• Mature judgment and the ability to handle confidential information within Florida Hospital guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Personal qualities such as kindness, compassion, understanding, integrity, respect, sense of humor, discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate verbally in English and in written form with persons of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective and professional manner.
• Ability to learn and apply computer related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices.
• Ability to communicate verbally in English and in written form with persons of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective and professional manner.
• Critical thinking / problem solving skills
• Teamwork, tact and conflict resolution
• Organizational, multitasking and prioritization skills
• Ability to provide leadership, direction, and solve complex problems
• Performs accurate documentation within the electronic medical record
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in clinical skills, multi-tasking, and a professional bedside manner
• Knowledgeable in assigned areas of patient care including health promotion and maintenance

The following describes additional responsibilities that are pertinent to specific work areas:

Emergency Department

• Promptly seeks guidance from the Nurse Manager / Charge Nurse when dealing with complex patients to ensure care provided is appropriate.
• Works effectively under stress/expresses frustrations in appropriate manner and place
• Functions as a member of the Code Blue Team as assigned
• Accurately interprets and documents cardiac rhythm strips and notifies the Registered Nurse of physician of changes as appropriate.
• Demonstrates competencies for the patient population
• Demonstrates competency in implementing and maintaining suicide precautions

Intensive Care

• Promptly seeks guidance from the Nurse Manager / Charge Nurse when dealing with complex patients to ensure care provided is appropriate.
• Functions as a member of the Code Blue Team as assigned.
• Accurately interprets and documents cardiac rhythm strips and notifies Registered Nurse or physician of changes as appropriate.
• Demonstrates competencies for the patient population

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - All:

• Minimum of Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• • One-year experience as an LPN
  • Previous healthcare experience
  • Previous experience in designated department

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Current Florida LPN license
• BLS - condition of employment

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

• IV Certification within 90 days of employment

Emergency Department

• Basic EKG Class
• ACLS
• PALS

Critical Care and Critical Care Stepdown:

• Basic EKG Class

CDU:

• Basic EKG Class
• ACLS

Pediatrics

• PALS

Obstetrics (L&D, Post-partum & Nursery)

• ACLS
• NRP

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides fundamental physical and psychological nursing care to patients as part of the multidisciplinary team in accordance with the hospital's mission, physician, and patient/s expectations. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) shall be responsible and accountable for making decisions that are based upon the individual's educational preparation and experience in nursing.

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