Allentown, Pennsylvania
Bedford, Indiana
Posted: 14-Mar-23
Location: Dade City, Florida
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 22042063
Description
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Up to a $10,000 sign on bonus if eligible
- Relocation Bonus Incentives if eligible
- Benefits from Day One
- Tuition Reimbursement if eligible
- Career Development
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.
Schedule: Full Time Nights
Shift: 6:45 p.m.-7:15 a.m., every other weekend
Location: 13100 Fort King Rd, Dade City, FL 33525
The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Dade City
- Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI & Resuscitation (American College of Cardiology)
- Accredited as a Comprehensive Bariatric Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)
- Primary Stroke Center Designation (AHCA)
- Leapfrog Safety Grade A, Fall 2020
- Blue Distinction® Center for Bariatric Surgery (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- UnitedHealthcare Bariatric Center of Excellence (United Healthcare)
The role you’ll contribute:
Under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides care for a set number of patients utilizing the patient care process, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. Health Care needs are identified with the patient and family: formulates plan, sets goals for care, and educates patient and family. Evaluates patient outcomes in response to the plan and revises, as patient needs/responses require. Represents the Transitional Care Unit in a professional and courteous manner.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible and accountable for identifying his/her individual educational preparation and experience when accepting an assignment. Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/services appropriate to the age of patients served. Identifies knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the patient. Provides the care/services needed as described in the policies and procedures for the following age groups:
Adolescent: 13 years to 17 years
Adult: 18 years to 64 years
Geriatric: 65 + years
- The level of knowledge and skill are maintained through position specific criteria-based job performance standards and age specific competency assessments.
- Adheres to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
- Performs treatments within their scope of training and administers oral, IM and limited I.V. medications to assigned patients.
- Provides direct patient care responsibilities for assigned patients in an efficient, organized manner under the direction of the RN.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Minimum qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Vocational training in Accredited School of Licensed Practical Nursing.
- Current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Florida
- Current Basic Life Support
- Completion of IV Therapy Course as outlined by the State of Florida, Board of Nursing
