Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Medical Unit

Company: Raulerson Hospital - Okeechobee
Location: Okeechobee
Posted on: January 4, 2022

Job Description:

Description
SHIFT: Nights (rotating weekends)
SCHEDULE: Full-time

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Medical Unit

Full-Time (0.9 FTE), Nights

Raulerson Hospital

Okeechobee, FL

Facility Description:

Since 1979 Raulerson Hospital has been providing the rural community of Okeechobee with quality healthcare and a personal touch. As the sole hospital provider in Okeechobee County, Raulerson Hospital is a 100-bed acute care facility offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services. Raulerson is licensed by Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) as a Primary Stroke Center and provides comprehensive multi-modality diagnostic services accredited by the American College of Radiology. Raulerson's surgical services include minimally invasive procedures, which can result in shorter hospital stays and a faster recovery.

Raulerson Hospital is a unique, small community hospital with state of the art practices, located in a down to earth community. Our spot in the Big Lake area of Central Florida affords world-class sports fishing, natural beauty, easygoing lifestyle and friendly people. We are always seeking dedicated professionals to join our dynamic healthcare team and become a member of our family. Many nursing students, who spend time with Raulerson Hospital during their clinical rotations, choose to join us upon their graduation because they enjoy the friendly, helpful atmosphere amongst our staff and patients. We invite you to learn more about us and our community.

Benefits:

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Raulerson Hospital, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Some of our unique benefits we offer include:

--- Student Loan Repayment*

--- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs*

--- Paid Personal Leave

--- 401k (100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)

--- Identity Theft Protection discounts

--- Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options

--- Adoption Assistance

--- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)*

*If applicable, please refer to the CBA or the local HR office to confirm if this benefit applies to your position

Position Description:

The LPN provides proficient, age specific, direct and indirect patient care services that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LPN communicates with physicians and team members about changes in patient's clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision within scope of licensure.

Qualifications
Current FL Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Licensure

* Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program preferred

* Current BLS Certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

* Customer service abilities including effective listening skills

* Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a

fast-paced environment

*Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling,

moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

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