Triage Licensed Practical Nurse - ACU | Internal Medicine Clinic | Day Shift | Full-time

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

Job summary

A leading health care institution in Florida seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver high-level patient-centered care in a physician office. Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, assisting providers during exams, and patient support. Candidates must be licensed in Florida and possess strong multitasking and customer service skills. This position may require floating to other practices if staffing needs arise.

Qualifications

• One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred.
• Desire to display initiative and ability to multitask.
• Must have current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs.
• Administer medications and process patient phone calls.
• Assist healthcare provider with exams/procedures.

Skills

Patient/customer service skills

Verbal clarity

Problem-solving skills

Multitasking ability

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.