Licensed Practical Nurse | ENT and Allergy | Day Shift | PRN

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver high-quality patient-centered care in a physician office setting. You will measure vital signs, prepare patients for exams, assist providers, administer medications, and support patients with follow-up guidance.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplies, processing patient calls per practice protocols, and potentially floating to other UFHP practices to meet staffing needs. A Florida LPN license and CPR/BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed LPN eligible to practice in Florida.
• Ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred (1 year).
• Ability to multitask with initiative.
• Excellent patient/customer service, verbal clarity and teamwork required.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs and prepare patients for exams.
• Assist health care provider with exams and procedures.
• Administer medications and process patient phone calls.
• Instruct patients on health care and treatments.
• Maintain inventory and stock exam rooms; may float to other UFHP practices.

Skills

Vital signs

Multitasking

Patient service

Verbal communication

Teamwork

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.