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

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse in Gainesville, Florida, to provide high level patient-centered care in a physician office setting. Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, assisting health care providers during exams, and administering medications.

The ideal candidate will be a Licensed LPN with good problem-solving skills and a focus on patient service. Preferred qualifications include one year of relevant experience, and CPR certification is required within the first 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Licensed LPN eligible to practice in Florida.
• One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred.
• Successful completion of medication test within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs.
• Assist health care provider with exams/procedures.
• Administer medications to patients.

Skills

Outstanding patient/customer service skills

Verbal clarity

Team focus

Problem-solving skills

Education

Licensed LPN eligible to practice in Florida

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.
• 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.