Location:Gulf Coast Medical Center -13681 Doctor's WayFort Myers FL 33912
Department: Hospital At Home
Work Type: Full Time/ Part time
Shift: Days (7:00a-7:30p)/ Nights (7:00p-7:30a)
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$22.34 - $29.04 / hour
Summary
This position will be hospital-based at the Command Center located inside of Gulf Coast Medical Center. This position will be responsible for monitoring patients vital signs and assisting with watching patients taking their medications virtually and will not be traveling to patients homes.
Performs and documents selected tasks such as the administration of treatments and medications in delivery of patient care under the guidance and discretion of the registered nurse. Assist the Register Nurse in collecting health data according to established policies. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization vision and mission. Uses knowledge of patients age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through excellence in customer service and performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree/Diploma Obtained | Program of Study | Required/
Preferred | and/or |
Additional Requirements
Graduate of an accredited vocational school of nursing.
Experience Requirements
| Minimum Years Required | Area of Experience | Required/
Preferred | and/or |
| No Experience Required |
State of Florida Licensure Requirements
| Licenses | Required/
Preferred | and/or |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | Required |
Those that successfully complete the Lee Health LPN Internship (job code 3910) and have a signed LPN Residency Program Agreement must obtain a Registered nurse license within three years of hire.
Certifications/Registration Requirements
| Certificates/Registrations | Required/
Preferred | and/or |
| BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support) | Required |
Additional Requirements
Proof of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date. 30 hour IV Course required.
Other Requirements
Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills required.
US:FL:Fort Myers
Licensed Practical Nurse- Hospital at Home- Gulf Coast Medical Center- FT/PT- Day & Night Shift at Lee Health summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse in the Hospital at Home department at Gulf Coast Medical Center is responsible for monitoring patients' vital signs and assisting with medication adherence virtually. This role includes the administration of treatments and documentation under the supervision of a registered nurse, collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure efficient patient care. The position requires a Florida nursing license and strong interpersonal skills to contribute to quality patient care and customer service.
Keywords:
Licensed Practical Nurse, Patient Care, Healthcare, Medication Administration, Patient Monitoring, Nursing, Hospital at Home, Vital Signs, Floridia Nursing License, BLS Certification
