Licensed Practical Nurse - Triage | Pediatric Specialties - Neurology | DayShift | Full-time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide high-level patient-centered care in a physician office setting. You will measure vital signs, prepare patients for exams, assist the provider, and support patients throughout procedures.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplies, administering medications, handling patient calls per protocols, and educating patients on health care and treatments.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) eligible to practice in the State of Florida.
• One (1) year of ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and take initiative in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Excellent patient/customer service skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented with effective problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs.
• Place patients in exam rooms and prepare for exams/procedures.
• Assist health care provider with exams/procedures.
• Provide patient support during exams.
• Maintain medical supply inventory and stock exam rooms.
• Administer medications.
• Process patient phone calls per practice protocols.
• Instruct patients regarding health care and treatments.
• Provide health care provider with information pertaining to patients' health status.

Skills

Patient care

Multitasking

Communication

Team collaboration

Customer service

Job description

Overview

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.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) eligible to practice in the State of Florida.
• One (1) year of ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and take initiative in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Excellent patient/customer service skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented with effective problem-solving abilities.

Licensure, Certification & Registration

• Current Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or eligibility to practice in the State of Florida through the Florida Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross, or ability to obtain certification within the first 90 days of employment. Must maintain current BLS/CPR certification throughout employment.
• Must successfully complete the required medication competency test within 30 days of hire.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation

• This position will not require operation of a vehicle for assigned business purposes.