Licensed PracticalVocational Nurse

Tampa, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

**Core Responsibilities of LPNs:**

The responsibilities of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) encompass a variety of tasks that ensure the delivery of comprehensive care to diverse patient populations which may include:

- Initiating executing and completing designated duties in patient care based on specific conditions and needs.

- Evaluating patient status and selecting appropriate interventions; accurately documenting and communicating significant patient data.

- Monitoring and addressing patient care requirements including medication administration equipment-assisted interventions and providing educational resources for patients and their families.

- Administering prescribed medications (oral topical subcutaneous intramuscular and/or intravenous) and conducting treatments in adherence to established clinical protocols.

- Identifying urgent and emergent care scenarios collaborating with RNs and MDs/DOs for intervention and implementing emergency procedures as necessary.

- Assisting in complex diagnostic tests and specialized procedures including patient preparation aiding in examinations managing specialized instruments and ensuring patient safety and stability pre- intra- and post-procedure.

- Educating peers and support staff on unit protocols competencies and best practices.

- Fostering a healthy work environment that enhances patient care promotes patient and family education and contributes to staff satisfaction.

**Work Schedule:**The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday consisting of nine hours within the time frame of 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM inclusive of a one-hour lunch break. Services are rendered in clinics focusing on Flight Medicine and Operational Medicine.

**Minimum Qualifications:**-

**Education:** Graduation from a CNEA-accredited nursing program or equivalent recognized by relevant state regulatory bodies.-

**Experience:** At least one year of professional experience as an LPN or LVN post-graduation.-

**Licensure:** Possession of a current unrestricted LPN/LVN license from any U.S. state.-

**Life Support Certification:** Must hold an active American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.-

**Security Clearance:** Eligibility to pass a government background investigation for security clearance.

**Core Responsibilities of LPNs:**The responsibilities of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) encompass a variety of tasks that ensure the delivery of comprehensive care to diverse patient populations which may include:- Initiating executing and completing designated duties in patient care based on spe...