Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Women's Triage Unit (Nights)

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides and documents individualized patient care to include patient evaluation, education, medication administration, IV therapy, treatments and patient safety as directed by the RN or provider.

• Location: Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, Orlando, FL
• Department:Women's Trige Unit
• Type: Variable Full-time (36 hours)
• Shift: Nights

Women's Trige Unit

The function of Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies (WPHWB) Women’s Triage Unit is based on the primary care model principles. As a Level III Perinatal Center, the Women’s Triage Unit provides the full spectrum of care for the obstetrical and gynecological patient. Tele-medicine is used for Psychiatry consults and Stroke Alert management.

All non-trauma emergent obstetrical ambulance patients will be received in Triage. All trauma patients will be sent to the Emergency Department at Orlando Regional Medical Center. Triage is the receiving unit for all transfers from another hospital unless otherwise decided by the attending physician and the leadership team.

All transfers must be generated through the Orlando Regional Transfer Center in consultation with the Perinatology team. The Women's Triage Unit provides comprehensive care for the Obstetrical (OB) and Gynecological (GYN) outpatients. This is defined as patients evaluated by a physician within the previous 24-hours and sent with an established treatment plan.

If at any time, the patient must be evaluated by a physician, the patient will be transferred to the Women’s Triage Unit.

Top Reasons to Choose Orlando Health –Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies:

Medical, Dental, Vison

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start)

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan (ELP)

Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care)

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Car Insurance

100% PAID Tuition as well as tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL Benefits Start Day One

Orlando health winnie palmer hospital for women and babies

Located on the downtown Orlando Health campus, Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies, part of the Orlando Health Women’s Institute, provides specialized care that covers all facets of women’s health, from comprehensive gynecological services and minimally invasive surgeries to general obstetrics and high-risk pregnancies and births. One of the nation’s largest-volume and most experienced obstetrical centers, we welcome nearly 14,000 babies each year. Our 350-bed hospital includes 142 neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) beds, one of the largest NICUs in the nation.

Our hospital is nationally recognized for excellence, with Magnet® designation for high-quality nursing care from the American Nurses Credentialing Center since 2013, Level IV Maternal Levels of Care Verification from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and The Joint Commission, Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission, a national ranking in Neonatology from U. S. News & World Report, and Top Teaching Hospital honors from The Leapfrog Group.

Orlando Health Winnie Palmer 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, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

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. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Nursing School Graduate
• Successful completion of a 30-hour approved IV therapy course within 30 days of hire for inpatient/SNF only.

Licensure/Certification

• Current nursing license in the State of Florida renewed every two years.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Experience

At least one(1) year of experience as a LPN in LDRP, OB/GYN, Antepartum, Post-Partum units is preferred.