LPN, LPN​/LVN

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

• Graduate of Accredited Nursing School for LPN

• Current LPN licensure in the state of Florida
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Health Care Providers.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent verbal and written skills.

The LPN provides direct patient care and assists with daily clinical operations.

• Delivers patient care as identified by the pulmonary practice.
• Effective communication demonstrates Caring, Compassion, and Cultural awareness.
• Provide quality care using the LPN process and critical thinking skills.
• Able to function under stress and emergency situations.
• Promotes effective communications between patients, staff, physicians and visitors.
• Provides knowledge of acute and chronic pulmonary illnesses.
• Performs mask fittings for CPAP devices and other machines to treat sleep apnea.
• Patient education - teach patients how to use inhalers, administer self‑injections, and use CPAP machines and other devices to manage sleep apnea.
• Complete drug authorization.
• Follow proper workflows and documentation requirements using the epic medical record system.
• Proficient in administering injectable medications.
• The pulmonary LPN performs duties such as, but not limited to taking vital signs, entering, and updating patient’s medical history, and completing medication reconciliation.
• Accurately and efficiently performs specimen collections and testing as defined by laboratory policy and procedure manuals.
• Assesses environment to assure patient safety and determines appropriate equipment to use that meet the patient's needs.
• This position will cross train to support clerical responsibilities
• Answers phones and faxes reports. Maintains a clean environment.
• Ensures adequate supplies and is knowledgeable in operation of equipment. Ensures current credentials and /or certifications. Maintains compliance with clinic procedural standards.
• Supports and promotes JMC mission, vision, and values. Personally, contributes to the team environment by demonstrating cooperative, constructive, problem‑solving interaction with JMC policies.
• Performs other departmental duties as assigned.

Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization. Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.

Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.

Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments. Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow.

Exercises self‑leadership, self‑awareness, and self‑regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.