Lead Licensed Practical Nurse | Neuromedicine | Day Shift | Full-time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville is seeking a Lead Licensed Practical Nurse to coordinate nursing staff in our practice. You will measure vital signs, place patients in exam rooms, and prepare patients for exams while supporting the health care provider during procedures.

You will administer medications, handle patient phone calls per protocols, provide patient education, and maintain exam-room supplies. Occasional floating to other UFHP sites may be required to balance staffing.

Qualifications

• Licensed LPN in Florida.
• Demonstrates initiative and multitask.
• Excellent patient/customer service, verbal communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
• BLS/CPR certification required or obtained within 90 days.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Must pass medication test within 30 days of hire.
• One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience.
• Previous staff coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing staff workload and float as needed.
• Measure and record vital signs and place patients in exam rooms.
• Assist health care provider during exams/procedures.
• Administer medications and provide patient education.
• Maintain medical supply inventory and stock exam rooms.
• Process patient phone calls per practice protocols.

Skills

Nursing coordination

Multitasking

Patient service

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

BLS/CPR certification

Medication administration

Ambulatory care experience

Staff coordination

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.

Qualifications

• Licensed LPN eligible to practice in the State of Florida.
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to multitask.
• Excellent patient/customer service, verbal communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• AHA or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification required or must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.
• Must maintain current BLS/CPR certification.
• Must successfully complete the medication test within 30 days of hire.
• One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience.
• Previous staff coordination experience.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license eligible for practice in the State of Florida.
• Florida participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Current AHA or Red Cross BLS/CPR certification, or obtained within the first 90 days of employment.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation

• Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose.
• Frequent Driver Definition: An employee who uses their personal or Shands automobile:
  • At least once daily; or
  • At least five individual trips per week; or
  • Drives an average of more than 150 miles per week in the performance of their job.