Licensed Practical Nurse | Endocrinology - Halifax | Day Shift | Full-time

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

Job summary

UF Health in Daytona Beach, FL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver patient-centered care in a physician office setting. The role includes measuring vitals, preparing exam rooms, assisting providers, and handling patient communications.

The LPN will also manage medication administration, maintain supply inventories, educate patients, and may float to other UFHP practices to support staffing needs. Current FL LPN licensure and BLS/CPR are required.

Qualifications

• LPN license eligible to practice in Florida.
• One year of ambulatory/hospital experience preferred.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs.
• Place patients in exam rooms and prepare for exams/procedures.
• Assist health care provider during exams/procedures.
• Administer medications as directed.
• Process patient calls per protocols.
• Instruct patients about health care and treatments.
• Maintain medical supply inventory and stock exam rooms.
• May float to other UFHP practices as needed.

Skills

Patient care

multitasking

Teamwork

Communication

Education

LPN license

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

LPN 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