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.