LPN - ACU | Pediatric Specialties - Shands | Day | Full Time

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Gainesville, Florida is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver high-level patient-centered care. The role demands skills in measuring vital signs, assisting health care providers during exams, and maintaining medical inventory. This challenging position requires a current LPN license in Florida, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to multitask effectively. The successful candidate will become part of a dedicated team ensuring quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school or training program for Licensed Practical Nursing.
• One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred.
• Current licensure by the State of Florida as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs.
• Prepare patients for exams/procedures.
• Assist the health care provider with exams/procedures.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Verbal clarity

Team focus

Problem-solving

Outstanding patient/customer service

Education

Graduated from an accredited school for Licensed Practical Nursing

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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, and 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 the 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: Graduate of an accredited school or training program for Licensed Practical Nursing. 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 licensure by the State of Florida as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). 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.