Lead Licensed Practical Nurse | Pediatrics - CMS Center | Day Shift | Full-time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Lead Licensed Practical Nurse to coordinate nursing staff within the practice and assist in an ambulatory care setting in Gainesville. You will measure and record vital signs, place patients in exam rooms, prepare patients for exams and procedures, and assist the health care provider during exams and treatments.

You will administer medications, handle patient phone inquiries per protocols, provide health information, and maintain inventory while coordinating workload.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure in Florida is required.
• Ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred.
• Strong patient service, verbal clarity, teamwork, and problem solving are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing staff workload and assignments.
• Measure and record vital signs and place patients in exam rooms.
• Prepare patients for exams/procedures and assist providers.
• Administer medications and provide patient education.
• May float to other UFHP practices as needed.

Skills

LPN license

Ambulatory care

Patient education

Staff coordination

Education

Licensed LPN in 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.

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.Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:Employees in this position:Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purposeNOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobilea) at lease once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job.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 first 90 days of employment. Must maintain current Basic Life Support (CPR). Must successfully complete medication test within 30 days of hire.