NEEDED: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) II

STATUS: Full-Time

LOCATION: Health Service Department at FCC Coleman at 846 NE, 54th Terrace, Coleman, Florida 33521

HOURS: 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays), between the hours of 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• U.S. Citizen
• Shall have education diploma in Practical Nursing through an approved educational program
• and a valid license in the state of Florida or one of the 50 states and/or territories
• Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions will be accepted.
• Must provide proof of experience of at least six months as an LPN.
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified, in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Shall provide a resume and requested documentation along with copy of all diplomas and/or certificates to support stated qualification.
• Must provide three (3) letters of reference.

DUTIES:

• Collect, package and ship blood specimen to referral laboratories with knowledge of maintaining appropriate records
• Possess knowledge and the ability to appropriately carry out assigned patient care based on the patients' conditions and use sound judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; accurately
• Recognize, report and record relevant patient information.
• Completed work should need only a general review by a registered nurse or physician for appropriateness and conformity with established policies/procedures.
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous)
• Perform treatments according to established policies/procedures.
• Observe physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medications/treatments.
• Promptly and accurately document noted changes, and report any deviations from normal to RN or MD.
• Ability to observe, identify, and respond to the patient's needs for care, including medication, equipment assisted care and patient/family education.
• Recognize and consider emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and age-related factors as care is delivered
• Have knowledge and skill in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patient's condition before, during and following the procedure. Serve as a preceptor in orienting, education, and training less experienced LPNs or NAs
• related to support duties for these more complex, specialized tests/procedures.
• Conduct pill line (medications distribution).
• Prepare and administer medications, including by intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections—including vaccinations/immunizations, as directed by a physician or other licensed provider (e.g., a nurse practitioner or physician assistant)
• Transmit prescription refills as directed
• Medical orders such as take electrocardiograms, wound care and changing dressings, obtain vitals, fecal occult testing, rapid and PCR test such as COVID, HIV, etc.
• Perform administrative duties (may include, but not limited to), answering telephones, welcoming patients, updating and filing patient medical records, coding and filling out BOP forms, scheduling appointments, arranging for hospital admissions (medical paperwork for trip) and laboratory services; handling correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping as determined by Health Services policies and Health Services Administrator (HSA).
• Handling, storing, and disposing of sensitive information safely.

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 10 paid federal holidays, and medical benefits contribution.