Licensed Practical Nurse II

apartment Sarasota Memorial location_onNokomis, FL 34275, US

Department

Discharge Services
Job Summary

The LPN II implements nursing care for assigned patients. The LPN II assists the RN in the assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of nursing care. The LPN II utilizes advance skills in patient care after education and training.

Required Qualifications

- Require graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing, or otherwise meet the educational requirements as outlined by the Florida Board of Nursing.
- Require thirty (30) hour IV certification.
- Require basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.

Required License and Certs

BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR
FL LPN: FL Licensed Practical Nurse

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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