Licensed Practical Nurse - Phone Triage | Family Medicine | Day Shift | Full-time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our dynamic Family Medicine team. The LPN will measure vital signs, prepare patients for exams, assist with procedures, and provide patient support while coordinating with a strong triage team.

Responsibilities include administering medications, processing calls per protocol, educating patients, and maintaining inventory and room readiness. Occasional float to UFHP practices may be required to support staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Licensed LPN eligible to practice in Florida.
• One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred.
• Demonstrates initiative, multitasking ability, and strong patient/customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs and place patients in exam rooms.
• Prepare patients for exams/procedures and assist providers.
• Provide support to patients during exams and manage care instructions.
• Maintain medical supply inventory and stock exam rooms.
• Administer medications and process patient phone calls per protocols.
• Instruct patients on health care and treatments and provide health status updates to providers.
• May float to other UFHP practices as needed for staffing.

Skills

LPN license

Ambulatory care experience

Multitasking

Patient service

Education

LPN diploma

Job description

Overview

Family Medicine is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our dynamic team. We are seeking a flexible, patient-focused professional who enjoys variety in their day, can adapt to changing patient volumes, and work in conjunction with a strong experienced triage team.

The Licensed Practical Nurse will focus on providing high level patient-centered care in a physician office setting by measuring and recording vital signs, placing patients in exam rooms, preparing patients for exams/procedures, assisting the health care provider with exams/procedures, providing patient support during exams, maintaining medical supply inventory, and stocking exam rooms. The LPN will also provide patient care by administering medications, processing patient phone calls per practice protocols, instructing patients regarding health care and treatments, and providing health care provider with information pertaining to patients' health status. May be required to float to other UFHP practices, as needed, for staffing.

Shift:

Five 8 Hour shifts - Monday -Friday

OR

Four 10 Hour Shifts - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Licensed LPN eligible to practice in the State of Florida.
• One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred.
• Person should display initiative and have the ability to multitask.
• Outstanding patient/customer service skills, verbal clarity, team focus, and problem-solving skills are required for the ideal candidate.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Current Licensed LPN eligible to practice in the State of Florida. Florida is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Act.
• AHA or Red Cross Basic Life Support (CPR) is required or must be obtained within first 90 days of employment. Must maintain current Basic Life Support (CPR). Must successfully complete medication test within 30 days of hire.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:

• Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose