LPN, Emergency Department
Parrish Medical Center
Titusville, FL
Full-time
Nursing
Posted on January 25, 2020
Job Title
LPN, Emergency Department
Address
951 N. Washington Ave, Titusville, Florida 32796
Job Description
General Description:
Under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse, the LPN is responsible for the provision of nursing care as appropriate to the ages of the patients served. The LPN Utilizes the nursing process to perform skilled nursing functions in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, Federal and State guidelines. The LPN participates with the RN through data collection in assessing, planning, coordinating and implementing, and evaluating the plan of care. The LPN contributes to monitoring the plan of care to ensure quality, appropriately, timeliness and effectiveness of the care rendered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer medications and infusion therapy within the Parrish Medical Center scope of practice, Nurse Practice Act and Federal and State guidelines.
- Performs physical and psychosocial assessment including growth and development of the patient, and re-assessment under the general supervision of the RN.
- Participates in the daily care of patients as planned & directed by the RN. Actively participates in the multi-disciplinary team conference and collaborates with other health team members to meet patients educational and discharge planning needs. Appropriately delegates tasks to the nursing attendant according to skills competency.
- Implements direct patient care and treatments.
- Evaluates patient status and response to care and treatments under the supervision of the RN. Evaluate the effectiveness of planned interventions in relation to patient responses and the attainment of expected outcomes. Document and communicate actions to maintain continuity among the nursing team.
Department
ER DEPT-138100
Status
Full-time
Requirements
Formal Education:
- Vocational or other technical school, certifications, training or apprenticeship required beyond High School.
Work Experience:
- 1 year to < 2 years.
Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:
- State of Florida LPN Licenses
- IV Certification
- BCLS
Shift (if applicable)
1000-2200