What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-Bartram Assisted Living Facility-Full-Time position at Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital?
Location Overview: This position is located at our Bartram Lakes facility located on our beautiful 115-acre campus in Bartram Park, Fla. 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.
Full-Time Nights 12 hour shift: : 7am-7pm & 7pm-7amLocation: 6209 Brooks Bartram Drive, Building 200, Jacksonville, FL 32258
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 senior and short-term respite care or skilled nursing experience required.
- IV Certified preferred.
- Current hands on BLS certification.
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
