Licensed Practical Nurse

Duties

• High School graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education
• Graduation from an accredited LPN program
• Licensed as a LPN in the State of Florida
• Maintain appropriate, unrestricted credentials according to the licensure, certification, and registration requirements of the jurisdiction
• Satisfactory completion of 30 + hour IV Certification
• CPR – BLS or ACLS Certification
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license
• Consideration for this position requires a credit check

Minimums

• Knowledge of organizational procedures, policies, practices, rules and regulations governing activities of the administrative functions and their interpretations
• Ability to work independently on complex and confidential tasks
• Ability to interact effectively and courteously with all, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members, other agencies, and the public
• Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

How to apply

The physical abilities listed below are requirements to perform the essential functions and responsibilities.

• Visual acuity of 20/30 vision standard in each eye; if corrective lenses must be used to satisfy 20/30 vision standard, uncorrected vision should be no worse than 20/100 in each eye.
• Hearing acuity, single hearing levels should not exceed 25 decibels at either 500, 1000, or 2000 Hz nor exceed 30 decibels at 3000 Hz frequencies in each ear.
• Must be able to climb stairs for fire drills, Code 99, and other purposes
• Must have full range of motion to administer medical attention and perform CPR on the floor and in other confined areas
• Must be able to pass the annual skills assessment
• Sit up to 3 hours per day
• Stand up to 3 hours per day
• Walk up to 6 hours per day
• Continuously lift up to 10 lbs.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Continuously bend, squat, reach, kneel and twist