Licensed Practical Nurse | TCU | Day Shift | Full-time

Job description

Overview
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) ('direct supervision' means an RN is on the premises and immediately physically available), provides technical nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process and standards of practice for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Assignments are performed appropriately to age and developmental level of patients being served.
Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED and vocational training.
• Graduation from an approved Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program.
• One year of clinical experience.
• Demonstrates teamwork and communicates professionally with all members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn and apply computer technologies and procedures that affect patient care delivery.

Required Licenses/Certifications
• Current license to practice practical nursing in the state of Florida.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Completion of a 30-hour IV Therapy Course for LPNs approved by a Florida Board of Nursing provider pursuant to Rule 64B9-5.006. (Not applicable to CC 670300 – 4S Psych Pav.)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter, required for the Psych Unit.
• 3S Gyn – CC 650301:
• New hires and transfers must obtain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 6 months of hire or transfer.
• New hires and transfers must obtain STABLE certification within 6 months of hire or transfer.
• Effective 07/01/2018, existing employees were required to obtain both certifications by 07/01/2019.