Licensed Practical Nurse - ACU | Pediatric Specialties | Day Shift | Full-time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Pediatric Specialty clinic is seeking an LPN to support in-clinic surgical procedures and daily operations. You will measure vital signs, room patients, assist providers, and help with medication administration and patient education.

The role emphasizes teamwork, efficient clinic flow, and inventory management, with opportunities to float to neighboring UF Health practices as needed. A Florida LPN license and BLS are required, with prior ambulatory care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Florida LPN license or eligibility.
• One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Excellent patient service and communication skills.
• Team-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs.
• Place patients in exam rooms and prepare for exams/procedures.
• Assist the health care provider with exams and procedures.
• Administer medications and provide patient education.
• Maintain medical supply inventory and stock exam rooms.
• May float to other UFHP practices as needed for staffing.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Team collaboration

Inventory management

Education

LPN license (Florida)

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Help provide exceptional surgical care in a fast-paced Pediatric Specialty clinic where teamwork and outstanding patient care come first. This hands-on LPN role partners closely with RNs and providers during in-clinic surgical procedures while also supporting efficient clinic operations by rooming and triaging patients, as well as coordinating supplies. If you're a proactive, adaptable professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, you'll be supported with ongoing training and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on every patient's experience.

Responsibilities

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 & Experience Requirements

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) eligible to practice in the State of Florida.
• One (1) year of ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and take initiative in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Excellent patient/customer service skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented with effective problem-solving abilities.

Licensure, Certification & Registration

• Current Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or eligibility to practice in the State of Florida through the Florida Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross, or ability to obtain certification within the first 90 days of employment.
• Must maintain current BLS/CPR certification throughout employment.
• Must successfully complete the required medication competency test within 30 days of hire.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation

• This positionwill not require operation of a vehicle for assigned business purposes.