Licensed Practical Nurse - Women's Triage Unit (Days)

Orlando Health • Full-time • Orlando, Florida, United States • 1d ago

Position Summary

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides and documents individualized patient care to include patient evaluation, education, medication administration, IV therapy, treatments and patient safety as directed by the RN or provider.

Status/Shift

VFT 36 hours (3, 12-hour shift)/ Days

Women's Trige Unit

The function of Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies (WPHWB) Women’s Triage Unit is based on the primary care model principles. As a Level III Perinatal Center, the Women’s Triage Unit provides the full spectrum of care for the obstetrical and gynecological patient. Tele-medicine is used for Psychiatry consults and Stroke Alert management. All non-trauma emergent obstetrical ambulance patients will be received in Triage. All trauma patients will be sent to the Emergency Department at Orlando Regional Medical Center. Triage is the receiving unit for all transfers from another hospital unless otherwise decided by the attending physician and the leadership team. All transfers must be generated through the Orlando Regional Transfer Center in consultation with the Perinatology team. The Women's Triage Unit provides comprehensive care for the Obstetrical (OB) and Gynecological (GYN) outpatients. This is defined as patients evaluated by a physician within the previous 24-hours and sent with an established treatment plan. If at any time, the patient must be evaluated by a physician, the patient will be transferred to the Women’s Triage Unit.

WPH Pond View

Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies

Located on the downtown Orlando Health campus, Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies provides specialized care that covers all facets of women’s health, from comprehensive gynecological services and minimally invasive surgeries to general obstetrics and high-risk pregnancies and births. Orlando Health Winnie Palmer welcomes nearly 14,000 babies each year. Our 350-bed hospital includes 142 beds in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), making Orlando Health Winnie Palmer one of the largest NICUs in the nation. We are proudly the first – and only – hospital in Florida to offer in utero surgery to repair spina bifida. Named a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, our hospital also is proudly recognized as a “Best Children’s Hospitals in Neonatology” by U.S. News & World Report and has held Magnet® Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center since 2013.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you

Responsibilities

Essential Functions
• Demonstrates competency in advanced practical nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit specific requisite skills.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members of the healthcare team.
• Assists RN or provider during examinations and procedures.
• Documents patient data, and patient education according to Orlando Health and department specific guidelines
• Able to perform triage functions, including assessing the patient and determining next step in care, working in collaboration as directed by the department nursing team or provider(s).
• Appropriately administer oral and injectable medications or immunizations per LPN scope and as directed by a provider.
• Maintains a safe and caring environment for both patient and family.
• Assumes an active role in keeping informed about changes in hospital policy, procedure, and equipment.
• Participates in nursing PI activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on the assigned unit.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Training
• Nursing School Graduate
• Successful completion of a 30-hour approved IV therapy course within 30 days of hire for inpatient/SNF only.

Licensure/Certification
• Current nursing license in the State of Florida renewed every two years.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Experience
None

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