Located in Villages & Leesburg, FL! Covering Sumter, & Lake counties. 

The Licensed Practical nurse performs nursing functions under the direction of a registered nurse, follows the plans of care, participates in care planning, and performs nursing actions in accord with company policy and state law.

Responsibilities

Documents observations and care given in accord with company process according to company policies and procedures. Administers medications. Administers basic nursing care measure to the rehab patient and assists in giving care to the acutely ill rehab patient relative to patient age, developmental needs, and understanding. Admits, transfers, and discharges patients. Observes, records, and reports subjective patient symptoms. Assists the RN in giving physical and emotional support to the patient. Provides for dietary and fluid needs of the patient such as nourishment, feeding, tube feeding, observing and recording IV fluids and maintaining an accurate fluid intake and output. Takes and record vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.

Qualifications

Licensed as an LPN in the state of Florida.  1 year of experience.  IV Certified. Current hands on BLS certification.