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Kindred Hospital Central Tampa
LPN, NightsKindred Hospital Central Tampa • Tampa, FL
LPN, Nights

LPN, Nights

Kindred Hospital Central Tampa • Tampa, FL
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description



Kindred Hospital Central Tampa is a 102-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period; featuring five negative pressure rooms. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located in North Central Tampa about five miles outside downtown.

Job Summary

  • Under direct supervision of Registered Nurse, provides nursing care within the scope of licensure for assigned patients according to established nursing standards and hospital policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

  • Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse administers medication, performs treatments and patient care responsibilities as prescribed.
  • Consults with and keeps Registered Nurse informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient’s condition with regard to assigned patients
  • Provides appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management
  • Administers medication following the five rights of medication administration within scope of practice
  • Assists with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care, updates, and revises plan of care under the supervision of Registered Nurse
  • Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by the Registered Nurse
  • Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity
  • Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families
  • Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care
  • Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital and post discharge needs
  • Interprets data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group
  • Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

  • Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Able to organized tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations
  • Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments
  • Must have good and regular attendance
  • Must read, write and speak fluent English
  • Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

  • Graduate of an accredited program for licensed vocational/practical nurses

Licenses/Certifications

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License
  • BLS Certification required
  • Intravenous Therapy and Blood Certifications preferred
  • ACLS may be required in certain care areas

Experience

  • Minimum six months’ prior experience in an acute care setting preferred
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