Licensed Practical Nurse | Oncology | Day Shift | PRN

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, FL, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the outpatient Medical Oncology Clinic HOPD. The role provides direct patient care under RN supervision and supports nursing care to advance patient advocacy and high-quality care.

Requirements include graduation from an approved practical nursing program and a current LPN license. IV certification is required or must be obtainable. Prior ambulatory care or hospital experience is preferred.

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.

Skills

LPN license

IV certification

Ambulatory care experience

Education

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.