What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - University Inpatient Rehab Hospital-FT Nights (1918) position at Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital?
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Documents, observations and care are given in accordance with company process and 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 record vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
- Each schedule will cover a 4-week period of time.
- All Division Nurse Float Team members are obligated to be scheduled 4 weekend shifts per schedule period (every other weekend, or every Saturday, or every Sunday).
- Each staff member is obligated to work a minimum 2 Fridays, 2 Mondays, or a Friday and a Monday per schedule period.
- Holiday rotation may be included
- Must attend a full week of Orientation/Training Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
12HR SHIFTS
Location: 3599 University Blvd South 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
Brooks Rehabilitation is a designated Magnet Hospital. This elite symbol recognizes our health-care organization is committed to the highest level of professional nursing practices, quality patient care, and dedication for a supportive and engaging work environment.
Qualifications:
- Licensed as an LPN in the state of Florida.
- 1 year of experience in acute care or post-acute care inpatient hospital required.
- IV Certified required
- Current hands on BLS certification required.