LPN – Primary Care – Internal Medicine

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Implement patient care.

Complete nursing documentation.

Assess and document pain management.

Recognize and communicate changes in patients’ condition.

Report pertinent information to a Charge Nurse or Physician.

Follow code protocols.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Graduate of an accredited LPN program

Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Knowledge of infection control practices

Computer literate

Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver are:

One to two years of clinical experience

Physical Requirements:

Essential Duties: This position requires knowledge of all aspects of patient care including assessing; planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the patients progress through the entire continuum of car in conjunction with the R.N. or physician.

Physical Duties: This position requires frequent walking, sitting, and standing.

Frequent talking and listening when giving instruction and explanations.

Frequent use of the phone; fax machines, and occasional use of the computer.

Work is heavy, constant lifting and moving patients, carrying equipment, supplies and material up to 50 pounds without help and over 50 pounds with the help of mechanical devices or other personnel.

You will be stooping, pushing and pulling when moving patient into position for treatment; also you will be reaching, handling, feeling and manipulation of equipment into position.

Working Conditions: The majority of the time employee spends indoors in air-conditioned areas.

The potential for exposure to blood and blood borne pathogens is significant.

Clinical exposure to patients requires the use of personal protective equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

This position is high exposure to infectious wastes such as blood and bodily fluids that mandate the wearing of gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles as appropriate.

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.