Nursing Jobs in St. Augustine Beach, FL

LPN | Behavioral Health Unit | Full Time | Nights

Overview As a member of the treatment team, the Licensed Practical Nurse will provide direct patient care to assigned patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse and attending clinician within the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) scope of practice. Utilizing the nursing process, the LPN assumes responsibility for contribution of planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for assigned patients. The LPN plays a key role in patient bedside care: administering medications, wound care, injections, intravenous therapy and other treatment interventions. Provides continuous observation and routine assessment, reporting findings to appropriate members of the patient's treatment team. Responsibilities Administers oral and IV medications in accordance to patient's treatment plan and as ordered by attending clinician, under the supervision of the RN. Under the direct supervision of the RN, assists in IV Medication Administration and Maintenance Therapy: validate solution to be regulated, analyze infusion site, administer IV Therapy, monitor IV patency and patient comfort, and discontinue IV at an appropriate time, as ordered by attending clinician. Provides supervision and participates in the care administered by the Patient Care Tech: obtain and document vital signs, bath and linen changes, dietary intake, ambulation, and other basic patient needs. Provides direct care to patients; carry out their plans of care and observe their behavior, symptoms, and responses to treatments rendered. Monitors patient vital signs and reports observations to RN. Recognizes deterioration of patient condition and collaborates with the Registered Nurse while responding with increased frequency of monitoring or seeks guidance regarding a transfer to a higher level of care. Performs phlebotomy as ordered by attending clinician: determine appropriate venipuncture method, collect blood sample based on requested tests, ensuring correct patient identification and proper labeling, monitor for any adverse effects. Conducts bedside glucose monitoring, as appropriate. Implements preventative care, monitors skin status, and performs wound treatments per orders in the individualized patient’s treatment plan. Observes patient’s response and wound status, reporting any changes to the registered nurse or supervising clinician. Provides patient and family health education based on assessed needs for indicated health conditions, medications, overall wellness, and directions for follow up care. Qualifications Required Education: Technical degree in Practical Nursing Required certifications: BLS Active Florida State LPN license Experience required: 1 year of LPN experience required

RN

Temporary

3 weeks ago

RN | Nursing Float Pool | PRN | Days

UF Health St. Augustine, FL

Overview The Registered Nurse Float I provides individualized nursing care services within the standards of nursing practice: assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, evaluation, and patient health education. This Registered Nurse will float between the ICU, CVU and Med/Surg units. Responsibilities Perform accurate and complete assessments on patients within established time frames; requests consult as indicated. Establishes and updates a patient plan of care based on periodic assessments. Assists with providing for the physical comfort and safety of patients (i.e. bath and linen changes, administration of medication(s), dietary intake, and other necessary treatments). Ensures security of patient’s personal items and reports discrepancies to supervisor in a timely fashion. Attend rounds with physicians as indicated, assist with exams, discuss patient progress. Review and implement physician’s orders. Provide concise bedside report regarding patients' status to the on-coming shift. Demonstrates the proper procedure for obtaining, charging for, and returning supplies/equipment and maintains adequate supply levels through the use of accurate inventory control. Obtains and verifies consent forms. Supervises and gives assignments to the staff assigned to his/her patients. Recognizes and intervenes in life threatening emergencies, including the administration of emergency drugs, and defibrillator or other emergency treatment. Regularly evaluate patient’s level of pain using an approved pain scale, as evidenced by documentation on the medical record. Intervenes in a timely manner to alleviate patient’s pain and evaluate the effectiveness of relief efforts, as evidenced by documentation on the medical record. Educate patients and their families to pain management at UF Health St. Johns as evidenced by documentation on the medical record. Performs QA initiatives related to core Measures and Flagler Hospital Admission Standards. Provides and documents patient education based on assessed needs, including family and patient preferences in teaching as appropriate. Qualifications Education: Associates degree in nursing Required Experience: 1 year of acute care nursing Preferred Experience: Critical care