LPN- 5 South Observation, Part Time, Nights

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

20

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Summary

Job Description:

24 Hours Weekly, PT, Nightshift (7pm-7 am)

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions as an essential on-shift team member, working under the delegation of a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver direct, patient-centered care that meets the needs of patients, families, and coworkers. The LPN performs focused nursing assessments, contributing to the RN's comprehensive care planning through appraisal of a patient's current status and needs. Responsibilities include maintaining effective communication with physicians and the healthcare team, participating in hourly rounding, utilizing electronic medical records efficiently, and ensuring patient safety within the LPN scope of practice. The LPN collaborates with the interprofessional team by updating patient records, communicating care needs, and escalating concerns when appropriate. They actively participate in quality improvement initiatives, including daily huddles and efforts to reduce hospital-acquired infections and falls. The LPN also implements physician orders within scope and ensures timely review and execution, seeking RN support for first-dose IV medications. Medication administration includes oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, gastric tube, and urinary routes, with all documentation completed per policy. The LPN upholds Baptist Health's core values-Integrity, Respect, Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, and Joy-while promoting a culture of safety, good stewardship, and alignment with strategic goals.

Required Licensures

Active state LPN License

BCLS required in 90 days

ACLS required after 6 months

NIHSS Certification is preferred

12 Lead EKG- training available

Phlebotomy

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

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Job Type

Part time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R25092275