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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-University-Skilled Nursing Facility-PRN

Brooks Rehabilitation
Part-time
On-site
Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Description

Location Overview: This position is located at our University Crossing location, Joint Commission certified, three-story, 82,000 square-foot facility with 111 beds, serving patients with both short and long-term rehabilitation needs. 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.

Location: 6210 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville FL 32216 
 

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 skilled nursing or acute care experience required.
  • IV Certified preferred.
  • Current hands on BLS certification.