What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-University-Skilled Nursing Facility-PRN position at Careers?
About Brooks Rehabilitation: For over five decades, Brooks Rehabilitation has been at the forefront of physical rehabilitation care. The nonprofit, based in Florida, is recognized as the premier rehabilitation system and ranks among the top 20 nationally according to U.S. News & World Report. Brooks currently manages three inpatient hospitals in Florida and is set to expand its reach through a collaboration with Mayo Clinic, opening a new facility on Mayo's Phoenix campus in 2026. The organization's commitment to advancing rehabilitation science is evident in its focus on innovative research, education, and cutting-edge technology. Offering a comprehensive system of care, Brooks provides inpatient and outpatient services, skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care and impacts lives beyond clinical settings through community programs designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities.
Location Overview: This position is located at our University Crossing location, Joint Commission certified, three-story, 82,000 square-foot facility with 111 beds, serving patients with both short and long-term rehabilitation needs. If you are passionate about serving patients with a goal to provide the best care possible and an excellent patient experience, we invite you to join our award-winning, innovative organization.
Position Summary: 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 measure 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.
Qualifications:
- Licensed as an LPN in the state of Florida.
- 1 year of skilled nursing or acute care experience required.
- IV Certified preferred.
- Current hands on BLS certification.
Compensation: Experience and education may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
Location: 6210 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville FL 32216
Hours: PRN