Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health

Tampa General Hospital DeSoto; Arcadia (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital DeSoto in Arcadia, FL is seeking a Full-time LPN to join our Home Health team. You will interview patients, measure vital signs, update histories, prepare rooms, and assist providers in procedures.

You will manage immunizations, venipuncture, and documentation in the patient chart while coordinating care across clinics. This on-site role emphasizes accuracy, patient safety, and timely communication with families and the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Clinical tasks such as patient intake, in-house tests, injections, and venipuncture.
• Ability to document patient information accurately and review electronic health records.
• Direct patient care and assisting providers during procedures.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and measure vital signs; record information.
• Update patient history in charts and prepare exam rooms.
• Prepare and administer injections and immunizations as prescribed.
• Maintain supplies, logs, and proper storage of medications.
• Process messages and communicate with patients, physicians, and pharmacies.
• Ensure all reports and labs are available in medical records before appointments.
• Support multiple clinics as needed and ensure patient comfort and safety.

Skills

Clinical tasks

Venipuncture

Injections

Documentation in EHR

Communication skills

Cross-clinic coverage

Education

Technical Program LPN

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Description:
Works under the direct supervision and responsibility when working in an TGHN clinic, a clinic provider, in a home health care setting, or when working on a nursing unit the hospital nursing leader. Assists staff, and providers with patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks using a team-based approach in providing patient care. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the care services. May be assigned to specific medical specialty (e.g. medical/surgical, orthopedics, telemetry, and other units) to help with patient care related to that specialty or may be expected to cross-cover multiple specialties based on competency. Works closely with supervisor to assure responsibilities defined below are fulfilled in a timely manner.

Essential Functions:

• Interview patients, measure vital signs (weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature), and record subjective and objective information.
• Update family, surgical, social, and past medical history in the patient's chart.
• Prepare and administer injections and immunizations as prescribed by the provider.
• Set up exam rooms for procedures and assist the provider as needed.
• Ensure all related reports, labs, and information are available in patients' medical records prior to their appointments.
• Process telephone and patient portal messages, providing feedback and answers to patients, physicians, and pharmacies.
• Maintain logs and required checks (e.g., refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, immunizations, expired medications, oxygen).
• Keep exam rooms stocked with medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization as required.
• Perform venipuncture for laboratory tests ordered by the provider and ensure they are processed correctly.
• Complete all clinical documentation accurately and on time, maintain compliance with annual courses and CEUs, and follow up on test results promptly.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education Qualifications:

• Technical Program LPN.

Licenses and Certifications:

• FL Practical Nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
• Valid Driver's License.

Experience Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a medical office or facility.

Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding and proficiency in performing clinical tasks such as patient intake, in-house tests, injections, and venipuncture.
• Ability to accurately document patient information and review electronic health records for completeness and accuracy.
• Competence in providing direct patient care, including assisting providers during office procedures and ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to provide coverage across multiple clinics as needed, adapting to different environments and patient needs.
• Strong focus on accuracy in documenting patient information and performing clinical tasks to ensure high-quality patient care.

Primary Location: Arcadia

Work Location: TGH Desoto 900 N Robert Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266

Eligible for Remote Work: On-site

Job: Home Health

Organization: TGH Desoto

Scheduled Days: Will Vary

Shift: Day

Job Type: On Site

Job Posting: 10/5/2026