Licensed Practical Nurse | Urology | Day Shift | Full-time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide high-quality patient-centered care in an ambulatory setting. Responsibilities include measuring and recording vital signs, preparing patients for exams, assisting providers, administering medications, handling patient calls, and maintaining exam room inventories.

Float to other UF Health practices as needed to support staffing. Must have Florida LPN license, CPR/BLS, and pass a medication test within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Licensed LPN eligible to practice in Florida.
• One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred.
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to multitask.
• Outstanding patient/customer service skills.
• Verbal clarity, team focus, and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care by measuring vital signs and preparing patients for exams.
• Assist health care providers with exams/procedures and provide support during procedures.
• Administer medications and handle medication-related tasks.
• Process patient calls per practice protocols and educate patients about health care and treatments.
• Maintain medical supply inventory and stock exam rooms.
• May float to other UFHP practices as needed for staffing.

Skills

LPN license

Ambulatory care experience

Multitasking

Customer service

Verbal communication

Teamwork

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

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Licensed LPN eligible to practice in the State of Florida
• One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to multitask
• Outstanding patient/customer service skills
• Verbal clarity, team focus, and problem-solving skills required

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) required or must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment m ust 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