LPN - Tampa, FL
Location: Tampa Florida
Description: G4S is looking of LPN - Tampa, FL right now, this position will be placed in Florida. Detailed specification about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Under the direction of a supervisor delivers quality direct resident care under appropriate clinical supervision to adolescents with psychiatric or emotional disorders. Serves actively and constructively as a member of the organization’s multidisciplinary treatment team and supports the organization’s and adolescent program’s philosophy of care.
Role Responsibility:
Assists in the physical examination of patients including the taking and recording of temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, and the collection of specimens for laboratory analyses.
Examines patient's eyes, ears, teeth, and bodies regularly ! to see that proper hygiene is carried out by nonprofessional r! esident care personnel.
Administers first aid to patients in instances of sudden illness or accident until a staff physician arrives.
Charts patient care and treatment measures.
Administers treatments under physician's orders.
Assists with the setting up of equipment used for various treatment applications.
Assists a Registered Nurse in preoperative and post- operative care and specialized psychiatric treatment.
Reports changes in temperature, pulse, respiration, and other patient conditions to a Registered Professional Nurse or a physician.
Assists patients with braces and prosthetic devices.
Carries out prescribed isolation techniques.
Dispenses medication as indicated including the measuring and giving of liquid medication by mouth provided that no calculations or fractional doses are required; gives pills, capsules, and powders by mouth.
Gathers information for the preparation of i! nventory records, such as amounts of drugs, linens, medical, and other supplies.
Positions patients according to prescribed practices and the nursing care plan and assists patients with simple exercises.
Notifies the physician or supervisor as to any conditions of the patient requiring medical attention, other than those already under treatment such as vision or hearing problems or the need for dental care.
Takes patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, height and weight, and records results on patient chart.
Observes patients closely for reaction to drugs, treatment, any other unusual conditions such as physical and/or emotional problems, and reports adverse reactions or problems to immediate supervisor.
Requisitions and accurately records individual dosages of medication administered.
Counsels patients concerning their medications by utilizing medication fact sheets.
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The Ideal Can! didate: Education, Licenses and Certifications Required
Gr! aduation from an approved vocational program for licensed nurses.
Possession of a valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state ofFlorida. Persons who possess the registration by waiver must have satisfactorily completed an approved refresher program.
Other Requirements:
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in the state where the work site is located only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Skills Required
Knowledge of practical nursing skills and techniques and their application to nursing care and treatment.
Knowledge of the procedures and techniques of first aid and their application.
Knowledge of and skill in modern sterilization, immunization, testing, and other medical and laboratory procedures, which lie within the scope of practical nur! sing.
Knowledge of the structure and normal healthy functioning of the human body.
Knowledge of medications and their dangers and the use of medication fact sheets.
Knowledge of the symptoms, behavior changes, or other indication of the positive and/or negative effects of medication on patients and of the methods for observing these indications.
Knowledge of the physical, mental, and emotional needs of mentally deficient, and drug dependent patients and of the methods to provide for their needs.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, relating to the care of patients.
Ability to organize assigned practical nursing work and develop appropriate work methods.
Ability to assist, counsel, and instruct patients in areas relating to personal care and hygiene.
Ability to work harmoniously with physicians, Registered Nurses of varied grades, nonprofessional residen! t care staff, patients, and others associated with the facility.
Ability to do all types of practical nursing work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Ability to carry out preoperative and postoperative procedures.
Ability to work with a variety of behaviors.
Ability to tolerate verbal and mental abuse while maintaining a professional demeanor.
Ability to perform appropriate crisis intervention including physically breaking up fights.
Ability to complete pre-service and annual in-service CPR and first aid certification training and self-defense and physical intervention training.
Ability to pass drug and TB screening and testing.
Ability to work under pressure; meet inflexible deadlines; set priorities; deal diplomatically with difficult individuals; and supervise others; abi! lity to manage multiple programs; lead management teams and work independently. Adherence to the highest ethical standards essential.
Ability to keep accurate medical records.
Ability to prepare accurate factual reports.
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This position starts available on: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 17:36:38 GMT