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

UF Health; Gainesville, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, FL seeks an LPN to deliver high-quality patient-centered care in a physician office setting. The role includes measuring vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and assisting providers during procedures.

Responsibilities also include administering medications, handling patient calls per protocol, patient education, and maintaining exam room inventories. Occasional float to other UFHP practices may be required to meet staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Must be a 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

• Measure and record vital signs and place patients in exam rooms.
• Prepare patients for exams/procedures and assist provider during procedures.
• Administer medications and process patient calls per practice protocols.
• Instruct patients regarding health care and treatments.
• Maintain medical supply inventory and stock exam rooms.
• May float to other UFHP practices as needed for staffing.

Skills

Patient service

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Licensed LPN in Florida

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 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