Clinic LPN - Internal Medicine

Health First; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time Schedule

Shift Times: 830am - 500pm

Paygrade: PG-31

Job summary

Health First is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse in Melbourne, Florida, to provide quality medical care while overseeing patient treatment. The role includes assisting physicians with procedures, sterilizing equipment, administering medications, and managing wound care.

Candidates are required to possess a Florida LPN license and a current BLS certification.

This full-time position requires good communication skills and the ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse licensure from a credentialed program.
• Obtained current Florida LPN license prior to hire.
• Must hold a BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician in all procedures as instructed.
• Collect blood and samples using sterile techniques.
• Sterilize equipment and instruments properly.
• Administer medications and ensure proper documentation.
• Manage patients' wound care under RN supervision.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to work in stressful environments

Quick data assessment and interpretation skills

Leadership ability

Knowledge of safety protocols

Education

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse licensure

Current Florida LPN license

AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by overseeing the medical care given to patients while implementing high standards of care consistent with clinic office and medical policies and procedures.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assist physician in all procedures as instructed:
• Maintains all stock in treatment rooms as well as rotation of dated medications, supplies, and keeps correct documentation of narcotic drugs.
• Collects blood and or samples as directed using sterile techniques which apply; process with correct paperwork, and direct to correct laboratory for processing.
• Sterilizes all equipment/instruments using proper techniques, as well as technical usage of all other standard equipment used at the Wound Clinic/and or Physician office.
• Administers all medications as ordered and assures all documentation is noted, as well as calling in medications to area pharmacies when requested by physician.
• Provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and their patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical wound care setting.
• Assists in use of equipment and materials in a cost-effective manner.
• Completes all documentation supporting billable activities in a timely manner.
• Maintains documentation and assessment of patients' vital signs, drug allergies and description of patients' complaints on all charts.
• Under the supervision of an RN, case manages patients with their wound care.
• Applies dressings as ordered per the physician.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse licensure from a credentialed program supported by the Florida Board of Nursing and obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Work Experience: N/A
• Licensure: Current Florida LPN license.
• Certification: Must hold and maintain current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date.
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
  • Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in stressful environments.
  • Ability to assess and quickly interpret data and assist physicians in the care and education of patients of various ages and levels of understanding.
  • Demonstrates leadership ability and flexibility.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of exposure to biohazardous waste, MSDA substances and unknown diseases.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (MEDIUM)

• Physically agile; may require walking, standing running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently.
• Medium work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, with or without assistance.
• May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or overhead.
• May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to loud noise.
• May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC Guidelines.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
• Workspace may vary from open to confined.
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.

BENEFITS

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift Times: 830am - 500pm

Paygrade: PG-31