Licensed Practical Nurse (Palatka)

This is a full time position, Monday-Thursday 8

00 am-6:30 pm.

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision of the Providers and Center Manager. Must have a current valid Florida LPN license.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES The LPN is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of his/her assigned patients.
• Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position.
• The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory, or visual fashion is essential.
• The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word.
• Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for the position.

• Position responsibilities
• Assess patient’s general condition, take and record vital signs and ensure that the acutely ill patients needs are met.
• Assist provider with examination procedures as needed.
• Perform specific nursing procedures within the scope of practice according to accepted nursing practices and administer treatment as ordered by the provider.
• Promote wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating provider’s advice and instructions.
• Administer medications as ordered by the provider.
• Coordinate patient care by triaging patient telephone calls and walk-ins regarding urgency of appointments.
• Prepare and deliver immunizations as directed by provider; ensure medical records are accurately documented.
• Accurately maintain appropriate quality control records in accordance with company procedures.
• Accurately document all interventions, patient and family responses, medication dispenses or prescribed and all other pertinent information in the medical record.
• Prepare assigned exam rooms each morning. Rooms should be stocked and cleaned throughout the day.