LPN Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The LPN job in West Palm Beach, FL 33417 involves providing skilled nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties include preparing notes, assisting with specialized procedures, and promoting teamwork. Qualifications include an Associate's degree or relevant experience, along with LPN licensure in Florida and CPR certification. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
Job Description
LPN 3.0 3.0
out of 5 stars West Palm Beach, FL 33417
SUMMARY:
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides skilled nursing care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. The LPN provides nursing services that are within the area of expertise approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and with consistency to the patient’s plan of care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides services in accordance with agency policies which include: preparing clinical and progress notes; assisting the Registered Nurse or physician in performing specialized duties; assisting the Registered Nurse in carrying out the plan of care; assisting the client in learning appropriate self-care techniques. Prepares clinical and progress notes (not to include admission). Observes, records, and reports to the appropriate person symptoms, reactions and changes including general physical and mental condition of clients and signs and symptoms which may be indicative of untoward changes. Assists the Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures as directed by the Registered Nurse under physician’s orders, Fosters cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in client care and by active participation in team and staff conferences. The Licensed Practical Nurse with the education and proven clinical competence may perform certain treatments/procedures provided the PACE’s policies and the State’s regulatory acts allow their performance. Only Licensed Advanced trained Practical/Vocational Nurses with documented skill in performing these functions may: Administer medications, observe and report signs of adverse reactions. Inspect intravenous insertion sites and remove peripheral I.V. needles/catheters. Hang hydrating fluid without medications. Hang I.V.’s premixed with medications. Flush peripheral lines with saline or heparin solutions. Changing bandages, wound dressings & Catheters
QUALIFICATIONS
: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledgeable of service guidelines. Demonstrated emergency medical technical competencies. Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
Licensed as a LPN in the State of Florida and CPR certification.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Geriatrics Home Health Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physical Setting:
Long term care Nursing home Outpatient Rehabilitation center
Supplemental Pay:
Differential pay Overtime pay Signing bonus Ability to
Commute:
West Palm Beach, FL 33417 (Preferred) Ability to
Relocate:
West Palm Beach, FL 33417: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person
