Licensed Practical Nurse | Medical Oncology | Day Shift | PRN

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care in the outpatient Medical Oncology Clinic HOPD under RN supervision. The role supports nursing care, patient advocacy, and collaboration to uphold UF Health's standard of excellence in autonomous nursing practice.

The LPN will participate in clinic nursing activities, maintain clinical competency, and contribute to a climate of trust and teamwork while focusing on high-quality patient care within the

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved practical nursing program.
• Current, valid LPN license.
• IV certification required or ability to obtain.
• Ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred.
• Demonstrates willingness to maintain clinical competency as required by the department.

Skills

LPN skills

IV therapy

Education

Graduation from approved practical nursing program

Job description

Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a clinical staff position at the outpatient Medical Oncology Clinic HOPD, with emphasis on the delivery of direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The LPN provides clinic-related nursing care and nursing support to achieve the organization's mission of excellent patient care and nursing/s vision of setting a new standard of excellence in autonomous and accountable nursing practice committed to patient advocacy and innovative patient care in a climate of trust and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved practical nursing program.
• Current, valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to maintain clinical competency as required by the department.
• IV certification required or ability to obtain.
• Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose.
• One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Current LPN License.
• IV certification required or ability to obtain.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation

• Not required to operate a vehicle for an assigned business purpose.
• A frequent driver is defined as an employee who uses their personal or Shands automobile:
  • At least once daily; or
  • At least five individual trips per week; or
  • Drives an average of more than 150 miles per week in the performance of their job.
• The appropriate operator designation should be indicated on the Request for Personnel (RFP) form when the position is submitted for posting.