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LPN PRN

Tampa General Hospital Rehabilitation Hospital

Tampa General Hospital and Kindred Healthcare (now LifePoint Health) are nearing completion of the freestanding 80-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in the medical district of downtown Tampa. Announced as a joint venture in May 2020, our new facility will help meet the growing needs of Tampa Bay, the region and the state for rehabilitation recovery and care. It is expected to officially open in June 2022.

The new rehabilitation hospital is located on Kennedy Boulevard between Oregon Avenue and Willow Avenue and brings downtown Tampa one step further in the development of a fully realized medical district that will attract the best scientists and physicians to the region and transform the area into a center for healthcare innovation. The rehabilitation hospital is projected to be approximately 80,000 square feet and cost $35 million. Kindred will manage the day-to-day operations of the new hospital, which is projected to employ more than 140 caregivers and staff. Tampa General Hospital will provide medical support services, such as imaging, lab and surgical procedures.

Full Press Release:
https://www.tgh.org/news/media-resources/tampa-general-hospital-and-kindred-healthcare-break-ground-new-inpatient

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides patient care services that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a registered nurse

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the age and clinical condition of the patient
• Reduces the potential for medication errors by following correct medication procedures.
• Performs patient care considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age; includes geriatric and general inpatient rehabilitation patients.
• Under the supervision of the R.N., assists with the assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. Identifies and initiates appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions.
• Under the supervision of the R.N., performs timely and accurate QI assessments.
• Carry out the plan of care as indicated by the patient's needs and response to treatment; evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness; updates interdisciplinary care plan accordingly based on changes in patient's condition and individual needs.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care
• Demonstrates ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/ health care errors.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon the patient's individual and identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services according to level of licensure.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to Registered Nurses, leadership, coworkers, physicians and the Rehabilitation Services staff.
• Participates in team conferences.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff and complies with appropriate and approved safety standards. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Actively participates in Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement (CQPI) activities. Offers suggestions for opportunities for improvements in patient care, safety, education, etc.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations
• Other duties as assigned

• Graduate of accredited licensed practical/ vocational nurse program.
• Current state licensure as Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse.
• CPR/BCLS certification. ACLS preferred.
• IV Certified required or obtained within 6 months highly preferred
• Minimum six months' Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.