Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health

Tampa General Hospital, Inc.; Arcadia (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for Home Health in Arcadia, FL. You will work under supervision across home health care settings, clinics, or nursing units, assisting with patient care, clerical tasks, and care coordination.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, direct patient care, and collaboration with providers and the healthcare team. Valid LPN licensure and BLS are required, with flexibility to cover multiple clinics as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse credential required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a medical office or facility
• BLS certification required (AHA/ARC)
• Valid Driver's License required
• Ability to cover multiple clinics as needed

Responsibilities

• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and document information
• Update patient history in the chart
• Prepare and administer injections and immunizations
• Set up exam rooms and assist providers
• Ensure reports, labs, and information are available in medical records
• Process messages from patients and portals, provide timely feedback

Skills

Clinical tasks

Document patient information

Direct patient care

Verbal and written communication

Cross-clinic coverage

Accurate documentation

Education

Technical Program LPN

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

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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