What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-Bartram Skilled Nursing-Full-Time position at Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital?
Location Overview: This position is located at our Bartram Crossing facility located on our beautiful 115-acre campus in Bartram Park, Fla. Brooks Bartram Crossing is one of only 19% of U.S. skilled nursing facilities recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2019-20 by U.S. News & World Report and earned Best Nursing Homes status by achieving a rating of “High Performing,” the highest possible rating, for short-term rehabilitation. Bartram Crossing also received a CMS Five-Star Rating, The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval, and the Agency for Health Care Administration’s Silver Award. The American College of Health Care Administrators recognized Bartram Crossing as a top-performing Skilled Nursing Facility based on quality indicators, occupancy and three years of survey data. Bartram Crossing has also been rated with zero deficiencies on its state survey for two years in a row. 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 Evenings: 2:45pm-11:15pm
Location: 6209 Brooks Bartram Drive, Building 100, 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. Description for Internal Candidates
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 experience skilled nursing facility required.
- IV Certified Required.
- 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
