Lead License Practical Nurse | Medical Oncology | Day Shift | Full-time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Lead Licensed Practical Nurse to coordinate nursing staff in our physician office setting. You will measure and record vital signs, place patients in exam rooms, prepare for exams and procedures, and assist the healthcare provider during exams.

You will administer medications, handle patient calls per protocols, instruct patients on health care and treatments, and maintain medical supply inventory.

Qualifications

• Licensed LPN eligible to practice in the State of Florida.
• One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred.
• Candidate should display initiative and multitask effectively.
• Outstanding patient/customer service skills, verbal clarity, team focus, and problem-solving abilities are required.
• Previous staff coordination experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing staff workload and ensure efficient patient flow.
• Measure and record vital signs; place patients in exam rooms.
• Prepare patients for exams/procedures and assist the provider during procedures.
• Administer medications and handle patient phone communications per protocols.
• Instruct patients on health care and treatments; maintain inventory and stock exam rooms; may float to other UFHP practices as needed.

Skills

Multitasking

Patient service

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

LPN – Florida

Job description

Overview

The Lead Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for nursing staff coordination within the practice. The Lead Licensed Practical Nurse will participate in the care of patients in a physician office setting by measuring and recording vital signs, placing patients in exam rooms, preparing patients for exams/procedures, assisting the health care provider with exams/procedures, providing patient support during exams, maintaining medical supply inventory, and stocking exam rooms. Will also provide patient care by administering medications, processing patient phone calls per practice protocols, instructing patients regarding health care and treatments, and providing health care provider with information pertaining to patients' health status. Responsible for coordinating the workload of the nursing staff. May be required to float to other UFHP practices, as needed, for staffing.

Overview

The Lead Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for nursing staff coordination within the practice. The Lead Licensed Practical Nurse will participate in the care of patients in a physician office setting by measuring and recording vital signs, placing patients in exam rooms, preparing patients for exams/procedures, assisting the health care provider with exams/procedures, providing patient support during exams, maintaining medical supply inventory, and stocking exam rooms. Will also provide patient care by administering medications, processing patient phone calls per practice protocols, instructing patients regarding health care and treatments, and providing health care provider with information pertaining to patients' health status. Responsible for coordinating the workload of the nursing staff. May be required to float to other UFHP practices, as needed, for staffing.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Licensed LPN eligible to practice in the State of Florida.
• One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred.
• Person should display initiative and have the ability to multitask.
• Outstanding patient/customer service skills, verbal clarity, team focus, and problem-solving skills are required for the ideal candidate.
• Previous staff coordination preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

• Current Licensed LPN eligible to practice in the State of Florida.
• Florida is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Act.
• AHA or Red Cross Basic Life Support (CPR) is required or must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.
• Must maintain current Basic Life Support (CPR).
• Must successfully complete medication test within 30 days of hire.

MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR DESIGNATION

• Employees in this position will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose.
• NOTE: Refer to CP 1.51. A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile:
• At least once daily;
• At least five individual trips per week; or
• Drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job.
• Please indicate the appropriate operator designation on the Request for Personnel (RFP) form at the time a RFP is submitted to post the position.