Licensed Practical Nurse | Women's Center | Day Shift | Full-time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide high-quality patient-centered care in a physician office setting. Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, preparing patients for exams, assisting with procedures, and managing supplies.

The ideal candidate is licensed in Florida, with 1 year of ambulatory or hospital experience preferred, and strong patient services and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed LPN eligible to practice in Florida.
• One year ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred.
• Demonstrates initiative, multitasking ability, and strong communication.
• Outstanding patient/customer service, verbal clarity and teamwork are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist health provider with exams and procedures.
• Administer medications per practice protocols.
• Measure and record vital signs; prep patients for exams.
• Maintain medical supply inventory and stock exam rooms.

Skills

Patient care

Multitasking

Initiative

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Florida LPN licensure

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.
• 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.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation

• Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose

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.