Licensed Practical Nurse Correctional Desoto County 
Wauchula, FL
AdventHealth Heartland
Job Schedule: Full-time
Pay Range: $19.66 - $31.45 per hour
Job ID: 25035911
Job Family: Nursing
Shift: 1 - Day
Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Benefits from Day One
Paid Days Off from Day One
Career Development
Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Schedule: Full time
Shift : Days (Desoto County 208 E Cypress St 208 E Cypress St, Arcadia, Florida 34266)
The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Wauchula
Family-like culture
Teamwork driven both inter Dept and multidisciplinary
Positive working climate to support a well-balanced work life balance
The role you'll contribute:
Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides fundamental physical and psychological nursing care to patients as part of the multidisciplinary team in accordance with the hospitals mission, Florida Model Jail Standards, Hardee County Jail, physician, and patient expectations. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) shall be responsible and accountable for making decisions that are based upon the individuals educational preparation and experience in nursing.
The value you'll bring to the team:
Performs an initial health intake data including medical and mental health conditions, communicable and/or other infectious diseases, current medications taken by inmate, mental status, current use of alcohol and other drugs on new inmates
Responds to medical incidents during shift and provides medical care to inmates and/or the supervision of other detention medical personnel responding to an emergency
Determine the need for attention of a health care provider and schedules medical visits as needed
See inmates for medical emergencies and determine the priority of care needed. Provide emergency first aid as needed including BLS
Will consult the medical provider on healthcare issues for direction and treatment plan
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:
1 year's of prior LPN experience required
Current Florida LPN License
BLS
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
Category: Nursing
Organization: AdventHealth Heartland
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 25035911
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
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