Licensed Practical Nurse
On-site · Sarasota, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse provides basic patient care under physician/RN supervision, including administering medications and vaccines, monitoring vital signs, changing wound dressings, performing patient assessments, maintaining confidential medical records, and communicating with patients, families, and other healthcare personnel. The role supports care in post-disaster missions and requires responsiveness within 24 hours and care establishment within 72 hours, with onsite duty until mission completion. Shifts are 12 hours, on-call/on-notification; duties may include travel to Sarasota, FL. Must hold a Florida LVN/LPN license and graduate from an accredited nursing program; minimum one year of professional LVN/LPN experience. BLS is required; ACLS/PALS are preferred. Ability to work in austere environments, navigate electronic health records, and demonstrate strong administration, documentation, and interpersonal skills, along with cultural competency and confidentiality.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited nursing program for LVN/LPN
- Minimum one year of professional experience as a licensed LVN/LPN
- Current, full and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse license in Florida
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- ACLS (Preferred)
- PALS (Preferred)
- Current and valid driver’s license
- Ability to work in an austere environment and travel to Sarasota upon notification
- Understanding of HIPAA/privacy regulations and confidentiality of patient information
- Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)
- Demonstrated strong organization, time management, and communication skills
- Cultural competency and interpersonal skills
- Experience with special needs populations (preferred)
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