Licensed Practical Nurse

AdventHealth; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off from day one

401(k) retirement plan

Parental leave – 4 weeks full pay

Career development

Whole person well-being resources

Mental health resources and support

Pet benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Port Charlotte, FL is seeking an LPN to coordinate and provide patient-focused care in a physician’s clinic. You will place patients in exam rooms, assist with examinations, perform phlebotomy and lab tests, and ensure accurate documentation.

You will triage calls, manage messages, and support routine patient inquiries as part of a busy primary care setting. The role requires an LPN license, BLS certification, and is based in a Full-time daytime shift.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree or equivalent; High School Grad or equivalent required.
• Licenses/Certifications: LPN license and BLS CPR certification required.
• Experience: 1+ related position preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and provides patient-focused care in a physician's clinic.
• Places patients in examining room and ensures comfort.
• Performs intake, records vital signs, and documents patient information.
• Assists physicians with exams, treatments, and office procedures.
• Performs phlebotomy and laboratory tests as required per regs.
• Screens calls, records messages, and answers routine inquiries.

Skills

Patient care equipment

Vital signs assessment

Clinical documentation

Education

Associate degree in LPN (preferred)

High School diploma or GED (required)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Tools

Stethoscope usage

EKG machine operation

Vital signs equipment

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

2400 Harbor Blvd

City:

Port Charlotte

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

33952

Job Description:

• Coordinates and provides quality patient-focused care in a physician’s clinic.
• Places patients in the examining room and ensures their comfort.
• Performs patient intake entry, obtains vital signs, and documents patient information.
• Assists physicians with examinations, treatments, and office surgeries.
• Performs phlebotomy and laboratory tests as required, adhering to state and federal regulations.
• Screens telephone calls, takes accurate clinical messages, and answers routine patient inquiries.
• Performs triage duties according to practice protocols.
• Ensures exam room equipment is clean and properly set up before each patient encounter.
• Manages sterilization of non-disposable instruments and maintains appropriate logs.
• Prepares and administers medications and immunizations as directed by the provider.
• Handles medication and prescription questions, refill calls, and ensures accurate documentation.
• Obtains insurance prior authorizations for medications and communicates changes to providers and patients.
• Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs hand hygiene according to policy, and enforces safety regulations.
• Exemplifies AdventHealth’s core values of Keep Me Safe, Make It Easy, Love Me, and Own It through behavior. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Use of Computers, telephone, fax machine, copier, stethoscope, EKG machine, pulse oximeter, oxygen devices, wheelchairs, stretchers, scales, glucose monitor, and other patient care equipment necessary to perform required duties as appropriate to the scope of the practice. [Required]
• Proficiency must be attained via on-the-job training, and orientation, [Preferred]

Education:

• Associate [Preferred]
• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Field of Study:

• Associates Degree or equivalent specific to Licensed Practice Nurse preferred

Work Experience:

• 1+ position related experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Physical Requirements:

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Pay Range:

$20.97 - $38.99

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.