Licensed Practical Nurse

6 days ago

Saint Augustine Beach, Florida, United States TeamHealth Full time
Job Description Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a vital role in the healthcare team at Carefast+, working under the direction of providers to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions. This position requires strong communication and interpersonal skills to provide excellent patient care and support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Represent Carefast+ with a respectful and caring manner, interacting with patients and their families to determine needs and provide information.
  • Independently problem-solve and utilize resources to obtain patient information when patients are unable to communicate, maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
  • Coordinate and participate in patient care activities, including vital signs, blood draws, medication administration, and assisting with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
  • Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
  • Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, taking necessary action as required.
  • Provide basic patient care and treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, and performing catheterizations.
  • Sterilize equipment and supplies using germicides and/or sterilizers.
  • Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them.
  • Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
  • Collect samples, such as blood, urine, and sputum, from patients and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
  • Escort and/or transport patients to examination rooms and other clinic locations.
  • Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.
  • Assemble and use equipment, such as catheters and oxygen supplies.
  • Prepare and give injections, start IVs.
  • Interact calmly, respectfully, and in a friendly manner with other representatives of services at Carefast+, referring patients to proper resources for Carefast+ policies.
  • Assist in clerical duties as needed, functioning as a member of the healthcare team.
  • Work directly under the supervision of the Practice Manager and providers to provide uncompromising service to patients and the community.
  • Perform various laboratory testing, controls, and additional duties as needed.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of general policies and procedures to provide for the physical and emotional comfort and safety of patients.
  • Maintain competence through continuing education and in-service training.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications/Experience
  • Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing or certified LPN program.
  • 2-3 years of experience working as an LPN in a medical environment.
  • Valid registration as an LPN in the State of Florida.
  • Previous experience with drug screens preferred.
  • IV certification required.
  • Current BLS validation required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ability to triage patient problems appropriately, seeking guidance as needed.
  • High degree of verbal communication and interpersonal skills to determine needs, provide information, instruct, and provide emotional support.
  • Strong planning, problem-solving, organizational, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Working knowledge of general office equipment, including fax and copy machines, multi-line phone systems, and personal computers.
  • Ability to address and resolve conflict in a professional manner.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Ability to be flexible.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt to a changing and growing atmosphere.
  • Courteous and professional demeanor.
  • Willingness to work as a team player to meet common goals of the department.
  • Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when handling difficult clients/stressful situations.
  • Promote positive department morale through effective teamwork.
Physical/Environmental Demands

Moderate physical effort, including assistance to the disabled patient in transfers to and from wheelchairs, exam tables, bathroom, etc. Associated health risks related to patient exposure, including body fluids and needles. Job performed in a well-lighted, modern office setting. Occasional standing/bending. Moderate to high stress level. Potential for prolonged sitting, telephone, and computer work.

This position may require manual dexterity and/or frequent use of the computer, telephone, 10-key, calculator, office machines (copier, scanner, fax), and/or the ability to perform repetitive motions and/or meet production standards to comply with the essential functions.

Also, may require physical and/or mental stamina to work overtime, additional hours beyond a regular schedule, and/or more than five days per week.

Disclaimer

Cooperative, positive, courteous, and professional behavior and conduct are essential functions of every position. All employees must be able to work with others beyond giving and receiving instructions. This includes getting along with co-workers, peers, and management without exhibiting behavior extremes.

Job functions may require personal leadership skills such as conflict resolution, negotiating, instructing, persuading, speaking with others, as well as responding appropriately to job performance feedback from the supervisor.

Additionally, the information contained in this job description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

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