Licensed Practical Nurse - Internal Medicine Unit

Responsibilities

Your Role:

• Functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner.
• Provides patient care collaboratively with the RN.
• Displays respect for the patient’s rights, dignity, values, confidentiality and expressed needs.
• Is adaptable, using evidenced based practice and information technologies while maintaining focus on providing comfort, relieving pain and alleviating anxiety.
• Performs tasks are in compliance with department and policies and procedures, and within educational preparation as well as the Florida Nurse Practice Act.

Reports To:

• Nurse Manager

Supervises:

• None

Qualifications

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., certificate of high school equivalency)

Required Experience:

• None

Preferred Experience:

• Two (2) to five (5) years of job-related experience

Required Certification/License/Registry:

• Licensed as a practical nurse in accordance with Florida Statutes (FS), Title XXXII (Regulation of Professions and Occupations), Chapter 464 (Nursing), Part I (Nurse Practice Act).
• Florida LPN intravenous (IV) therapy certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from an accredited instructor from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Other specialized life support requirements designated by work area.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., certificate of high school equivalency)

Required Experience:

• None

Preferred Experience:

• Two (2) to five (5) years of job-related experience

Required Certification/License/Registry:

• Licensed as a practical nurse in accordance with Florida Statutes (FS), Title XXXII (Regulation of Professions and Occupations), Chapter 464 (Nursing), Part I (Nurse Practice Act).
• Florida LPN intravenous (IV) therapy certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from an accredited instructor from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Other specialized life support requirements designated by work area.

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Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.