IPR LPN FT Days

Description

Introduction

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently. Are you passionate about delivering patient-centered care? Submit your application for IPR LPN FT Days position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient.

Benefits

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success let us contribute to yours Whether you choose to focus on bedside care, a leadership or C-suite role, shape business and operational outcomes, or work to deliver clinical excellence behind the scenes in data science, case management or transfer centers. Unlock your potential at HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

The Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-

centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services. In collaboration with the RN and other

members of the care team, the LVN/LPN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care in

accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards

of practice for the relevant state and specialty.

Major Responsibilities:

Quality

· Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care.

· Provides direct, evidence-based nursing care of assigned patients as directed by the physician or RN. Assists with procedures, monitoring, or other functions as directed.

· Performs lab and procedural tests within the LVN/LPN scope of practice, after demonstrating competency.

· Inserts and maintains IVs, after meeting training requirements and demonstrating competency.

· Administers prescribed medications to patients in accordance with hospital policies and practice guidelines. Monitors patient for therapeutic response. Notifies provider and intervenes as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.

· Identifies potential nursing problems/changes in patient status, informing appropriate team members.

· Escalates situations requiring care beyond the scope or practice of an LVN/LPN.

· Reinforces education for patient and family based on the individual needs of the customer.

· Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.

· Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the principles of patient privacy and security of protected health information

· Provides for the smooth processing of patients into and out of the department.

· Provides accurate and pertinent patient information reports to the RN or CNC and to the oncoming shift to ensure continuity of care.

· Serves as a resource to department staff, students, volunteers and other departments, and contributes to the teamwork essential to ensuring quality patient care.

· Provides and ensures patient safety at all times.

· Facilitates the management of the day’s scheduled cases.

Service

· Demonstrates caring and empathy in all interactions and advocates for patient- and family-centered approach in all decisions and actions.

· Demonstrates excellent communication skills, including active listening. Ensures patients, physicians, and colleagues have a clear understanding of all communications, and escalates care concerns appropriately.

· Participates as an engaged, active member of the health care team and positively promotes the rest of the team to patients/families/caregivers and other colleagues.

People

· Participates in professional practice activities and advocates for shared governance functions.

Growth

· Seeks opportunities to impact the growth of the organization by promoting excellence in patient experience and providing high quality care to the patients served.

· Encourages physician engagement by nurturing a positive, professional work environment.

Finance

· Functions as a good steward of financial resources by effectively managing supplies, equipment, length of stay, and throughput.

· Assumes personal accountability for work time.

Other

· Performs other duties as assigned.

· Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.”

Education & Experience:

• Graduate of Vocational Nursing school Required

• < 1 year applicable experience Preferred

Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

BLS required within 30 days

Licensure, Certifications, Training:

Credential*:

Currently licensed as a vocational nurse or practical

nurse in the state(s) of practice, in accordance with law

and regulation.

Basic Life Support (BLS) 

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is a 238-bed acute care hospital. For 40 years, we have served Bay County and the surrounding communities. We are an accredited facility offering comprehensive care. This includes advanced cardiac assessment and treatment. We offer certified women's services. Our hospital has dedicated spaces for adult and pediatric emergency services. We are certified in Advanced Primary Stroke Care. Our hospital is accredited as a Comprehensive Breast Care Center. We are the area's only Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation. Other services that we offer include orthopedic care and joint replacement, robotic surgery, cardiac, vascular, and interventional services. We are home to the only Pediatric ER in the community. We have the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in the region. Together, we continue to raise the bar in healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career We are interviewing candidates for our IPR LPN FT Days opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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