Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

HCA Healthcare; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Savings and retirement resources

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

HCA Healthcare's Ocala Health Trauma in Ocala, FL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) to provide clinical expertise ensuring high-quality, efficient care. You will join an amazing team that supports each other and values patient care.

In this full-time position (Monday–Friday, day shift), you will manage patient flow, communicate test results, handle records, schedule tests, assist with exams, coordinate with pharmacies, manage supplies, and document patient histories.

Qualifications

• A degree from an accredited school of practical nursing is required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a hospital or clinic setting is preferred
• Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse following state regulations

Responsibilities

• Manage efficient flow of patients including screening, preparation for exam, and vitals.
• Notify patients of test results and follow-up appointments; instruct on medications.
• Manage patient records including chart entries and posting lab/tests results.
• Schedule tests and treatments including arranging referrals to a specialist and obtaining pre-authorizations when directed by the provider.
• Assist provider with physical exams and in preparation for physicals.
• Contact pharmacy to order prescriptions and notify patients.
• Control inventory and monitor supplies.
• Record health history of patients and note abnormal conditions for physicians.
• Respond to and screen telephone calls for referrals to nurse or physician.
• Triage patients to ensure productive departmental flow.

Education

LPN diploma

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN today with Ocala Health Trauma.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Full time (Monday - Friday, day shift), no nights, no on‑call, no weekends, no holidays

Seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse LPN/LVN for our practice who provides clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.

What you will do in this role:

• You will manage efficient flow of patients including screening, preparation for exam, instructing patients on collection of any necessary samples/tests, and obtaining vitals
• You will notify patients of test results and follow‑up appointments and instruct patients and families about medications and treatment instructions
• You will manage patient records including chart entries and posting lab/tests and examination results
• You will schedule tests and treatments including arranging referrals to a specialist and obtaining pre‑authorizations when directed by the provider
• Assist provider with physical exams and in preparation for physicals
• Contact pharmacy to order prescriptions and notify patients
• Control inventory and monitoring of supplies
• Record health history of patients and note abnormal conditions for physicians
• Respond to and screen telephone calls for referrals to nurse or physician
• Triage patients to ensure productive departmental flow

What Qualifications you will need:

• A degree from an accredited school of practical nursing is required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a hospital or clinic setting is preferred
• Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse following state regulations ****

Benefits

Ocala Health Trauma, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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