License Practical Nurse - ACU | Senior Care | Day Shift | Full-time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); In loco; USD 40.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

UF Health in Gainesville, Florida is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The role focuses on providing high-level patient-centered care in a physician office setting, including measuring vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and administering medications.

The ideal candidate must be a Licensed LPN eligible to practice in Florida, possess excellent patient service skills, and have a minimum of one year’s experience in ambulatory care or hospital settings.

Competenze

• One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Knowledge of CPR and current Basic Life Support certification required.

Mansioni

• Measure and record vital signs.
• Assist healthcare provider during exams/procedures.
• Administer medications to patients.

Conoscenze

Outstanding patient/customer service skills

Verbal clarity

Team focus

Problem-solving skills

Formazione

Licensed LPN eligible to practice in the State of Florida

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse will focus on providing high level patient-centered care 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. The LPN 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. May be required to float to other UFHP practices, as needed, for staffing.

Qualifications

• 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.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation

• Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose

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.