LPN Float Pool Nurse-South Florida (Full-time)

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Responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the Correctional Setting site assigned. Under the supervision of the RN(s), the Float Nurse LPN LVN directs and guides patient teaching and activities that are commensurate with his/her education, demonstrated competencies at assigned site under the Nursing Practice Act (NPA).

Education

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Experience

• One (1) or more years clinical experience required
• One (1) or more years correctional healthcare experience preferred
• Must be willing and able to travel 100% of the time to sites within the designated region

Licenses/Certifications

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) within the states of practice
• Current CPR certification

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Float Nurse LPN LVN will assist in the assessment of the physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients in the Health Care Unit and, as necessary, in the housing units.
• Assists in planning an individual treatment program by using available resources in planning care, and consults with RNs and other staff as appropriate while applying knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
• Implements individualized treatment programs as directed by the Health Care Practitioner.
• Count controlled substances, syringes, needles and sharps at the beginning of each shift with another staff member and sign count logs.
• Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols. Intervenes with proper safety techniques, procedures and standard precautions.
• Responds to a code or health emergency within standard guidelines.
• Implements medical plan through administering medications in accordance with Health Care Practitioner's orders and protocols: Administers medications according to proper techniques and procedures including IV therapy (when certified) and all other approved routes of administration. Uses pharmacy knowledge and available resources to include drug reaction and overdose in administration of medications.
• Implements medical plans through obtaining diagnostic tests in accordance with Health Care Practitioner's orders and protocols: Obtains body fluid specimens and performs EKG's using proper techniques and procedures. Communicates information to ancillary departments using established referral process.
• Assists the Health Care Practitioner in medical or minor surgical procedures as necessary and/or requested to meet individual needs of patients.
• Implement nutrition and therapeutic diet plan through proper techniques and procedures as ordered by Health Care Practitioner.
• Documents nursing encounters using the SOAP form of charting as required by policy and procedure. 
• Communicates information to nursing staff, physician, health care unit supervisory personnel and other staff as necessary.

Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plan options
• Time off & leave benefits
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental benefits