Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) AdventHealth Care Center Zephyrhills South

 Location Address: 38250 A. Ave, Zephyrhills

 Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth Care Center Zephyrhills South

• AdventHealth Care Center’s mission to “Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ”
• The opportunity and encouragement to truly care for and love the patients/residents they serve
• The opportunity to work with like-minded co-workers who believe and support the organization’s mission
• The patient-centric focus of meeting the needs of the patient/residents
• Being part of a large healthcare organization where we can be “Greater as a Whole”

Work Hours/Shift:

Part Time

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Provides nursing care within their scope of practice and in accordance with standards of care established by the facility.
• Assists with the development and revision of nursing care plans under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.  Manages/directs the plan of care by directly administering care or by directing and supervising nursing duties delegated to nursing assistants.
• Checks and records vital signs on a regular basis following established policy or at own discretion if the need exists.
• Assists with residents’ comfort.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of nursing care provided.
• Reports significant observations to the nurse in charge/RN designee and physicians.
• Reports pertinent changes in condition to the physician and the resident/health care decision maker.
• Participates in purposeful daily rounds.
• Prepares and administers medications after appropriate orientation and instruction. 
• Maintains accurate medication records and observes residents for signs and symptoms of adverse drug reactions.
• Administers special treatments, procedures, dressing changes, irrigations and other procedures requiring special techniques based on her/his nursing education and scope of practice.

What You Will Need:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification

Job Summary:

The LPN helps to fulfill the care requirements of our residents. Under the direction of the nurse manager, the LPN will work within their entire scope of practice. He/she will be fully accountable for ensuring that competent care and safety are consistently delivered to all residents.