Licensed Practical Nurse - ACU | Cardiology | Day Shift | Full-time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide high-quality patient-centered care in a physician office setting. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, assisting providers during procedures, administering medications, and educating patients on treatments.

You may float to UFHP practices as needed to support staffing. The ideal candidate will have Florida LPN licensure and previous ambulatory or hospital experience, strong customer service, and the

Qualifications

• Licensed LPN eligible to practice in Florida.
• One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask and demonstrate initiative.
• Excellent patient service, verbal clarity, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs and place patients in exam rooms.
• Prepare patients for exams and procedures; assist provider during exams.
• Administer medications and provide patient education.
• Process patient phone calls per practice protocols.
• Maintain medical supply inventory and stock exam rooms.
• May float to UFHP practices as needed for staffing.

Skills

Initiative & multitasking

Customer service

Verbal clarity

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Licensed LPN

Job description

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

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.

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.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:

• Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose