Licensed Practical Nurse (Bradenton)

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is assisting our client hire a Bilingual LPN in Bradenton, FL. This role is in person / onsite. Read below and apply today for consideration!

Duration : Direct-hire with client!

Pay rate range : $26-30 / hour depending on experience and qualifications

Work schedule : Monday-Friday, 8 : 00am 5 : 00pm

JOB ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

Adheres to the time and attendance policy as written in the employee handbook

Must be able to float to alternative locations as instructed by your supervisor with short notice to ensure adequate site coverage

Responsible for providing vital signs, interviewing the patient / family, and charting

Collaborates with healthcare providers in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the needs of the patients and peers

Maintains positive effective communication with providers, supervisors, and peers

Ensures Providers orders are directed to the various appropriate departments

Knowledgeable and assist Providers as requested with exams, procedures, removal of sutures, etc.

Completes medication and DME authorizations for patients in a timely manner

Knowledgeable in walk-in triage and interventions regarding patients' age under the leadership of the Clinical Nurse Leader

Knowledgeable regarding all medical forms (PE, work excuses, proof of pregnancy, etc.)

Knowledgeable regarding patient-specific reports and logs

Demonstrates knowledge of ordered medications and immunizations and their appropriate route of administration

Adheres to the medication administration policy

Able to triage patients and provide appropriate clinical advice via phone and correctly document in the patients chart

Able to perform EKGs during triage as needed

Meets all lab requirements and is knowledgeable regarding lab processing procedures and phlebotomy

Knowledgeable and demonstrates the ability to perform all CLIA Waived Test

Maintains an open line of communication with Nursing Leadership

Assists in providing the proper training to new employees, including orientation, skills / competency training, new equipment training, continuing education, standard operating procedures, policies, and documentation within the electronic health record

Ability to always ensure smooth patient flow

Inventory and stock exam rooms daily

Knowledgeable regarding proper instrument cleaning, packing, and handling

Review and prepare medical records for the patient visit two days in advance

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES :

Strong, in-depth knowledge of leadership principles and practices of Nursing Operations including patient flow, regulatory compliance, customer service, and evidence-based patient care

Excellent patient care skills and ensure patient safety

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail and to remember patient allergies and prescribed medications and treatments

Ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions

Ensures compliance with HIPPA

Good computer skills and data entry for charting and other tasks

Ensures team members are following patient safety and protocols

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Interpersonal Skills : Demonstrates the ability to work well with colleagues and clients and with external organizations

Promote Culture of Safety : Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned

REQUIREMENTS & PREFERENCES :

Licensed LPN in good standing with the Florida Board of Nursing required

Bilingual - Spanish or Creole

Pediatric experience

Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program required

Minimum of 1 year of experience in professional nursing experience preferred

Current BLS and ACLS Certification through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute Required

Microsoft Office Products Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint proficiency preferred