Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Department

Jackson North Medical Center

Department
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Emergency Department

Shift details
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Full Time, 7:00am to 7:30pm

Summary
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Licensed Practical Nurse performs advanced practical nursing work in the care and treatment of physically or mentally ill patients. Employees in this classification perform a variety of nursing care assignments in one or more inpatient or outpatient areas, requiring more advanced knowledge and skills of practical nursing. Emphasis of the work is on performance of specialized as well as more difficult and responsible duties in patient care, giving assistance to physicians and nurses, and performing instructional tasks.

• Interview patients about current problems, medications, allergies and review medical records for pertinent information.
• Keep patients informed of medical condition and treatment plan.
• Participate in patient treatment regimen including administering medications under supervision of physician and RN.
• Establish and document patient treatment regimen under supervision of RN or MD, and implement treatment as directed.
• Perform routine immunizations, nebulizer treatments, visual acuity testing, and administer and read TB tests.
• Assist in phlebotomy: identify patient, check requisition form for requested tests, prepare equipment, patient and puncture site.
• Assist in IV set‑up: verify solution to be administered, evaluate infusion site, check IV function and patient comfort, and discontinue IV at appropriate time as ordered by MD and under supervision of RN.
• Maintain adequate inventory of narcotics after each tour of duty, examination room supplies and prepare exam rooms at the beginning and end of day and between each patient contact.
• Perform a variety of office responsibilities: answer phones and take messages, perform triage within scope of licensed practical nursing practice in an accurate and timely manner.
• Facilitate and assist in coordination of patient referrals.
• Participate in orientation and training of new personnel.
• Demonstrate commitment to service excellence by adjusting work pace when needed to maintain or improve patient care outcomes.
• Follow and perform all related unit specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency check‑list.
• Utilize job and unit specific equipment as required.
• Demonstrate behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Perform all other related job duties as assigned.

Generally requires 1 to 3 years of related experience.

Graduation from an accredited LPN program is required.

• Analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Understand and follow instructions.
• Use job appropriate technology and software applications.
• Meet and maintain current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licenses, as required by the nursing area.

• Valid Florida LPN license is required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.
• 30‑hour IV training must be from a Florida Board of Nursing approved program or be a Compact Nursing State (States participating in the multi‑state compacts licensing).

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Job function requires extended standing or walking.
• Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds.
• Able to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices.
• Frequent visual acuity required to perform activities related to extended use of computers.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

• Must function in a fast‑paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations.
• Frequent interaction…