Orlando Health

Not-for-profit healthcare system serving the Southeast

Licensed Practical Nurse - Occupational Health

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeOrlando, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Complete nursing school.
Complete an approved 30-hour intravenous therapy course within 30 days of hire for inpatient or skilled nursing facility roles only.
Hold a current Florida nursing license and renew it every two years.
Maintain current Basic Life Support/Healthcare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

Provide and document individualized patient care, including patient evaluation, education, medication administration, intravenous therapy, treatments, and patient safety, as directed by the registered nurse or provider.
Demonstrate competency in advanced practical nursing skills and use patient care and unit equipment as defined by unit-specific requisite skills.
Communicate appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the registered nurse and other members of the healthcare team.
Assist the registered nurse or provider during examinations and procedures.
Document patient data and patient education according to Orlando Health and department-specific guidelines.
Perform triage functions, including assessing the patient and determining the next step in care, in collaboration as directed by the department nursing team or providers.
Administer oral and injectable medications or immunizations within the licensed practical nurse scope and as directed by a provider.
Maintain a safe and caring environment for patients and families.
Stay informed about changes in hospital policy, procedures, and equipment.
Participate in nursing performance improvement activities as assigned.
Demonstrate awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency standards.
Provide care appropriate to the age of patients served on the assigned unit, assessing and interpreting patient-status data and meeting age-specific needs according to unit, area, or department policies and procedures.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and other applicable standards.
Comply with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
For perioperative anesthesia: demonstrate understanding of aseptic technique and working knowledge of specialized equipment and supplies used by anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, and student registered nurse anesthetists.
For perioperative anesthesia: demonstrate knowledge of standards and recommended practices for the perioperative setting and share knowledge with colleagues.
For perioperative anesthesia: provide anesthesia equipment and supplies based on identified needs in a timely, efficient, and safe manner.
For perioperative anesthesia: assist anesthesia personnel with administration of general, spinal, and regional anesthesia.
For perioperative anesthesia: set up invasive monitoring lines as requested by anesthesia personnel and, under their direction, run point-of-care laboratory tests and diagnostics and complete required point-of-care documentation.
For perioperative anesthesia: work with anesthesia staff during anesthesia emergencies and trauma cases, assisting with operating room preparation, line placement, handling blood and laboratory draws, and patient positioning.
For perioperative anesthesia: troubleshoot and care for equipment used in anesthesia care.
For perioperative anesthesia: receive, sort, decontaminate, and clean reusable anesthesia equipment.
For perioperative anesthesia: maintain adequate inventory of anesthesia supplies in departmental service areas.
For perioperative anesthesia: position patients according to operating room policy and procedure and transport them postoperatively to the post-anesthesia care unit or another unit safely and with care.
For perioperative anesthesia: communicate appropriate patient-condition information to anesthesia personnel and other healthcare team members.
For perioperative anesthesia: report to duty on time, follow break and lunch policies, and complete assigned duties efficiently and promptly.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan.
Use supplies efficiently.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized unit.

Position Summary

About Orlando Health Medical Group

Orlando Health Medical Group is a comprehensive physician group serving patients from across the southeastern United States. With more than 200 practices and 1,200 physicians, Orlando Health Medical Group has a strong representation in over 55 specialties, including cardiology, vascular medicine, orthopedics, oncology, digestive health, neurology, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, general surgery, bone marrow transplant and critical care medicine, as well as more than 30 pediatric subspecialties, women’s health, primary care and the largest hospitalist program in Florida.

Orlando Health Medical Group is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we honor our 100-year legacy by providing care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Orlando Health Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes:

Medical, Dental, Vision
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
Life Insurance
Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
Car Insurance
Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides and documents individualized patient care to include patient evaluation, education, medication administration, IV therapy, treatments and patient safety as directed by the RN or provider.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates competency in advanced practical nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit specific requisite skills.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members of the healthcare team.
• Assists RN or provider during examinations and procedures.
• Documents patient data, and patient education according to Orlando Health and department specific guidelines
• Able to perform triage functions, including assessing the patient and determining next step in care, working in collaboration as directed by the department nursing team or provider(s).
• Appropriately administer oral and injectable medications or immunizations per LPN scope and as directed by a provider.
• Maintains a safe and caring environment for both patient and family.
• Assumes an active role in keeping informed about changes in hospital policy, procedure, and equipment.
• Participates in nursing PI activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on the assigned unit.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
For Perioperative Anesthesia:
• Demonstrates through clinical practice a clear understanding of aseptic technique and has a working knowledge of the specialized equipment and supplies utilized by the Anesthesiologist/CRNA/SRNA.
• Demonstrates knowledge of standards and recommended practices for the perioperative setting. Shares own knowledge with colleagues.
• Provides anesthesia equipment and supplies based on identified needs in a timely, efficient, and safe manner.
• Assists anesthesia personnel with the administration of general, spinal, and regional anesthesia.
• Sets up all invasive monitoring lines as requested by anesthesia personnel. Under the direction of the Anesthesiologist/CRNA/SRNA, runs point of care labs and diagnostics, completing all required Point Of Care (P.O.C.) documentation.
• Works closely with anesthesia staff during anesthesia emergencies and trauma cases; assisting with preparation of the O.R. suite, line placement, handling of blood and lab draws and patient positioning for procedure.
• Troubleshoots and cares for all equipment used in the delivery of anesthesia care.
• Receives, sorts, decontaminates, and cleans reusable anesthesia equipment.
• Maintains and insures adequate inventory levels of anesthesia supplies in departmental service areas.
• Assists with positioning the patient according to operating room policy and procedure, and transport post-operatively to the PACU or unit in a safe and caring manner for the patient.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient condition to the Anesthesiologist/CRNA/SRNA and other members of healthcare team.
• Contributes to the department’s effectiveness by reporting to duty on time, adhering to policy concerning break and lunch, and completing assigned duties in a efficient, effective, and timely manner.

Other Related Functions

• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

• Practices efficient use of supplies.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized unit.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Nursing School Graduate
• Successful completion of a 30-hour approved IV therapy course within 30 days of hire for inpatient/SNF only.

Licensure/Certification

• Current nursing license in the State of Florida renewed every two years.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Experience

None.

About the Company

Orlando Health

Not-for-profit healthcare system serving the Southeast

Orlando Health operates hospitals, clinics, and health services across the southeastern United States as a not-for-profit system. It delivers patient care through its network of facilities and clinicians, coordinating services to ensure continuity of care and reinvesting earnings into community health programs and facility improvements. Its not-for-profit status, long history (over 100 years), and regional focus distinguish it from for-profit competitors by prioritizing community needs over shareholder profits. Its goal is to improve local health and well-being by providing high-quality, accessible care and sustaining community benefits through reinvestment.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: $251.7M
Headquarters: Orlando, FL
Founded: 1918

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