What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Madison County Memorial Hospital?
Company Description
Madison County Memorial Hospital (MCMH) is a critical access hospital. It is also a hospital district facility, which is a quasi-government hospital whose board is appointed by the Governor of Florida. It operates twenty-five inpatient beds. MCMH generates approximately $19,000,000 in revenue each year and employs about 100 full-time staff.
MCMH is located about five miles north of Interstate-10, approximately 50 miles east of Tallahassee, Florida. Madison is the county seat of a county with a population of approximately 20,000. The county’s economic base is agriculture, State correctional facility, school district, local government and small retail.
Job Description
Responsible for providing holistic patient care according to individualized Nursing Care Plans for each assigned patient. Employee is required to provide care for and record the care given to patients at Madison County Memorial Hospital. Participate and work cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, and other departments to maintain standards of professional nursing practice in the hospital setting. Supervises supportive personnel (PCT, CNA, PCA) assigned directly to medical floor to assist with patient care.
Qualifications
1. Graduate of a state approved school of nursing
2. Current Florida licensure as LPN
3. CPR certification
4. Participation in continuing education programs as required by the State of Florida.
5. ACLS and PALS preferred/optional
6. Completion of IV Therapy course within 6 months of hire.
Additional Information
No person shall on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, gender, including pregnancy, age, or sexual orientation, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination.
