Position Details Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only designated Level 1 Trauma Center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population.
Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits. Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 24.00
Flexible Hours and/or Flexible Schedule Location : 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL Pay Rate : $20.10
Deliver care to patients under the direction/delegation of the Registered Nurse or licensed nurse assigned by the RN, as needed, and must be able to perform satisfactorily the specific patient care skills as outlined by the facility and the department(s). Must effectively interact with patients, families and other health team members. Must report pertinent information to the RN or licensed nurse assigned by the RN, as needed, and respond to requests for information in a timely manner.
Assist with tasks to support patient care.
People At The Heart Of All We Do Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration. Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care. Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
Safety And Performance Improvement Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety. Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work. Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
Stewardship Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities. Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures. Standard Work: Nurse Intern III (PRN) Performs activities of daily living as delegated by the RN Provides for patient safety, quality, privacy and comfort through intentional/hourly rounding following standard work processes Immediately communicates any changes in patient condition or behavior to RN.
Accurate and timely documentation/communication of vital signs, intake and output, weights. Role models our Promises in every interaction with patients, families and team members. Adheres to HIPPA standards.
Performs other related duties as assigned. Performs insertion and removal of peripheral IVs including documentation in EMR as delegated by the RN Performs insertion and removal of urinary catheters including documentation in EMR as delegated by the RN Performs insertion of urinary straight catheters as delegated by the RN Competencies & Skills Essential: Computer Skills Effective reading, verbal and communication skills Knowledge of providing activities of daily living, obtaining vital signs, and mobilizing patients Qualifications & Experience Essential: High School or Equivalent Essential: Actively enrolled in final semester of a state approved RN program through practicum and first attempt of NCLEX RN exam.
Must maintain active status and progression toward graduation and NCLEX RN examination and state licensing. Once graduated from nursing school the Nurse Intern III has two options. Option One: successfully pass NCLEX RN exam and start next available Nurse Residency cohort.
Option Two: move to PCA position if unsuccessful in NCLEX RN exam or choose to not start in Nurse Residency Program’s next available cohort. Essential: Basic Cardiac Life Support Other information: Experience Essential: In final practicum semester/graduated and waiting to take NCLEX