LPN-Cardiac Surgery-FT-Days-MPG at Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, Florida

Job Description:

Location:

Hollywood, Florida


We have an outstanding reputation for providing patient- and family-centered care that exceeds all expectations. Together, we have created an award-winning, nationally-recognized system where every effort is focused on delivering Deeper Caring and Smarter Healthcare throughout our communities. Career opportunities exist on diverse teams across our many facilities where you can search open positions and apply online to join #teamMHSflorida.


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Summary:



As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.



Responsibilities:



Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions.Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care.



Competencies:



ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF CARE, ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4), PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PROBLEM SOLVING - PATIENT CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, VITAL SIGNS



Education and Certification Requirements:



Accredited Program: Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Licensed Practical Nurse (PN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL), NRP Certification (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), NRP Certification Grace (NRP GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)



Additional Job Information:



Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: One (1) year of related experience. Other Information: Additional Education Info: Graduate of an accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing program.



Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Asbestos = 0%


• Audible Speech = 80%


• Bending and Stooping = 80%


• Bio hazardous Waste = 80%


• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%


• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%


• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%


• Climbing = 0%


• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%


• Computer Monitor = 80%


• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 80%


• Depth Perception = 80%


• Distinguish Color = 80%


• Domestic Animals = 0%


• Dust = 0%


• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%


• Fire Risk = 0%


• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%


• Hazardous Chemicals = 0%


• Hazardous Medication = 0%


• Hazardous Noise = 0%


• Hearing Acuity = 80%


• Heating Devices = 0%


• Hypoxia = 0%


• Keyboard Entry = 80%


• Kneeling = 80%


• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%


• Latex = 0%


• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%


• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%


• Magnetic Fields = 0%


• Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%


• Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%


• Potential Electric Shock = 0%


• Potential for Physical Assault = 40%


• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%


• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Radiation = 0%


• Reaching = 80%


• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%


• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%


• Running = 60%


• Seeing - Far = 80%


• Seeing - Near = 80%


• Sitting = 80%


• Smelling Acuity = 0%


• Squatting = 80%


• Standing = 80%


• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%


• Taste Discrimination = 0%


• Unprotected Heights = 0%


• Walking = 80%


• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 80%

Shift:



Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential



Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.


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Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.


Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.


We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.


Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.


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