Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN I - Progressive Care Unit, PCU - Full-Time - Nights - Bayfront Hospital - St Pete

Position Summary

Position Overview:

 

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Department: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Site: Bayfront Hospital

Location: St. Petersburg, FL

Shift: Night

Schedule: Full-Time | 3 12-hour overnight shifts per week | 6:45pm-7:15am

 

Provides and documents individualized patient care to include patient evaluation, education, medication administration, treatments and patient safety as directed by the RN. About the organization:Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is a comprehensive tertiary care facility that has been serving St. Petersburg and the surrounding communities for more than 100 years. It is a 480-bed teaching medical center with nationally recognized care across emergency medicine, cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, women’s services, and advanced surgical specialties. The hospital’s Level II Trauma Center is the only adult trauma center in Pinellas County and, in partnership with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, is one of Florida’s 13 state-certified Level III Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Centers. A commitment to quality has earned the hospital recognition with a USA Today Top Workplaces award for 2025 and an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts. As part of the Orlando Health system, Bayfront combines the resources of a leading regional healthcare network with the personalized, community‑focused care that has defined the hospital for generations.Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.

Why Orlando Health is your best place to work:

✔ Education & Career Growth Assistance ✔ Comprehensive Health & Wellness coverage and resources  ✔ Financial & Retirement Planning with Company Match ✔ Excellent Company Culture and Work–Life Balance ✔ Family & Pet Support

..and more!

Qualifications

Education/Training:

 

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
• Meets all mandatory and developmental requirements and performance competencies for Orlando Health and unit/department.

 

Licensure/Certification:

 

• Current nursing license in the State of Florida renewed every two years.
• Maintains current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

 

• Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit specific requisite skills.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members of the healthcare team.
• Maintains a safe and caring environment for both patient and family.
• Assumes an active role in keeping informed about changes in hospital policy, procedure and equipment.
• Participates in nursing PI activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

 

Other Related Functions:

 

• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Practices efficient use of supplies.
• Maintains a clean, safe and organized unit