Licensed Practical Nurse | Heart & Vascular | Day Shift | Full-time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide high-level patient-centered care in a physician office setting. Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and assisting providers during procedures.

The ideal candidate has Florida LPN licensure (or eligibility), plus 1 year of ambulatory care or hospital experience, and demonstrates strong patient service, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. CPR/BLS is required.

Qualifications

• Licensed LPN in Florida (or eligible) is required.
• One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask and take initiative in a busy practice.
• Outstanding patient/customer service, clear communication, teamwork and problem solving are required.

Responsibilities

• Measuring and recording vital signs.
• Placing patients in exam rooms.
• Preparing patients for exams and procedures.
• Assisting the health care provider with exams and procedures.
• Providing patient support during exams.
• Maintaining medical supply inventory and stocking exam rooms.

Skills

Initiative

Multitasking

Patient service

Verbal clarity

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

LPN licensure 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.