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All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

-          Benefits from Day One

-          Paid Days Off from Day One

-          Nursing Clinical Ladder Program*

-          7500 sign on bonus 3k relocation

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Night

The community you’ll be caring for:

AdventHealth Waterman

1000 Waterman Way, Tavares, 32778

The role you’ll contribute:

The Licensed Practical Nurse entering a training program is responsible for providing direct and indirect nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and performs routine duties in caring for identified age specific groups.  Approaches patient care using the nursing process of planning, implementing and evaluating outcomes. Graduate nurses and experienced nurses entering a training program will be under the direct supervision of a preceptor for all principal duties and responsibilities during the training program with eventual transition to independent practice after successful training program completion. Adheres to the AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Completes properly and legibly documents and reports all procedures in accordance with department policy.   

· Participates in obtaining a nursing history. Performs physical exam throughout shift including physical, mental, social and spiritual.

· Collaborates with Registered Nurse and makes appropriate nursing decisions and interventions. Recognizes and reports problems.  Responds to requests for assistance. 

· Demonstrates the ability to interpret diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition and reports as appropriate.

· Provides patient care appropriate to age, mobility, acuity and culture.  Assists with physician exams and data gathering.  Performs and documents basic nursing procedures and medication administration.  Recognizes potential safety hazards to maintain a safe environment.  Functions appropriately in emergencies.

· Supervises other healthcare team members in the clinical environment. Utilizes knowledge base to assist with orientation, training and education of new personnel.

· Promotes a safe environment.  Takes appropriate action in emergency situations, demonstrates awareness and control of hazards which may endanger patients, visitors and employees, identifies and reports environmental concerns to the management team.  Ensures adherence to appropriate regulatory standards and AdventHealth policy and procedure.

· Participates in education and discharge planning using established education materials.

· Participates in practice changes as a result of performance improvement activities.  Demonstrates accurate documentation and monitoring of activities as needed.  Supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department. 

· Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs handwashing according to policy and enforces safety regulations.

· Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department or unit.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

· Successful completion of state recognized licensed practical nurse training

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

· Current registration with Florida State Board of Nursing as a licensed practical nurse.

· Basic Life Support Certification

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

· Successful completion of state recognized 30-hour IV therapy course per specialty/unit requirements

· Advanced life support certification (ACLS, PALS, NRP) per specialty/unit requirements

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About AdventHealth

At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Our more than 80,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers are committed to providing individualized, wholistic care.

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