All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• $7500 Sign On Bonus available *
• $3000 Relocation available *
• Benefits and Paid Days off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Day Shift. 7 am to 7 pm

The community you’ll be caring for:

AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach

401 Palmetto ST, New Smyrna Beach, 32168

The role you’ll contribute:

The Licensed Practical Nurse gives direct and indirect nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and performs routine duties in caring for identified age specific groups.  Approaches patient care using the nursing process of planning, implementing and evaluating outcomes. Adheres to the AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Provides patient care appropriate to age, mobility, acuity and culture.  Assists with physician exams and data gathering.  Performs and documents basic nursing procedures and medication administration.  Recognizes potential safety hazards to maintain a safe environment.  Functions appropriately in emergencies.
• ·Administers ordered treatments and medications within scope of practice safely and competently. Performs nursing skills and treatment within scope of practice and in accordance with provider orders and AdventHealth policy and procedure.
• Monitors patient's status throughout shift and reports pertinent patient information and significant findings and on-going patient information to appropriate member(s) of the health care team.
• Properly and legibly documents and reports all procedures in accordance with department policy.   
• Participates in obtaining a nursing history. Performs physical exam throughout shift including physical, mental, social and spiritual needs.
• Collaborates with RN and makes appropriate nursing decisions and interventions. Recognizes and reports problems.  Responds to requests for assistance. 
• Demonstrates the ability to interpret diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition and reports as appropriate.
• Supervises other healthcare team members in the clinical environment. Utilizes knowledge base to assist with orientation, training and education of new personnel.
• Promotes a safe environment.  Takes appropriate action in emergency situations, demonstrates awareness and control of hazards which may endanger patients, visitors and employees, identifies and reports environmental concerns to the management team.  Ensures adherence to appropriate regulatory standards and AdventHealth policy and procedure.
• Participates in education and discharge planning using established education materials.
• Participates in practice changes as a result of performance improvement activities.  Demonstrates accurate documentation and monitoring of activities as needed.  Supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department. 
• Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs handwashing according to policy and enforces safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department or unit.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

·     Graduate of a school of practical nursing

·           Successful completion of state recognized licensed practical nurse LPN training 

·     One year experience in an acute care setting within the last 2 years

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

·     N/A

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

·           Active Florida LPN license required.

·           Must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

·           Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required in specific nursing units

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

·    Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

·     Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

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About AdventHealth

At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Our more than 80,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers are committed to providing individualized, wholistic care.

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