Licensed Practical Nurse (Float)-Brooks Skilled Nursing Facilities-Full-Time (3352)

Licensed Practical Nurse (Float)

A Licensed Practical Nurse performs nursing functions under the direction of a registered nurse, follows the plans of care, participates in care planning, and performs nursing actions in accord with company policy and state law.

Responsibilities

• Documents observations and care given in accord with company process according to company policies and procedures.

• Administers medications.

• Administers basic nursing care measures to the rehab patient and assists in giving care to the acutely ill rehab patient relative to patient age, developmental needs, and understanding.

• Admits, transfers, and discharges patients.

• Observes, records, and reports subjective patient symptoms.

• Assists the RN in giving physical and emotional support to the patient.

• Provides for dietary and fluid needs of the patient such as nourishment, feeding, tube feeding, observing and recording IV fluids, and maintaining an accurate fluid intake and output.

• Takes and records vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an LPN in the state of Florida.

• Must have 1 year of experience in acute care or post-acute care inpatient hospital required.

• IV Certified required.

• Current hands-on CPR/BLS certification required.

• Must attend week of Training/Orientation, Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Compensation : Experience and education may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended .

Shifts Available- Evenings 3p-11p, Nights 11p-7a

Float Locations

• Bartram Crossing-6209 Brooks Bartram Drive, Building 100, Jacksonville, FL 32258

• University Crossing-6210 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville FL 32216

Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits package
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs

Qualifications