Triage Licensed Practical Nurse - ACU | Internal Medicine | Day Shift | Full-time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a friendly Licensed Practical Nurse to join our patient-centered team in Gainesville, FL. You will manage phone triage, medications, refills, authorizations, and appointment coordination while delivering high-quality care.

You will measure vital signs, assist physicians during exams, educate patients, and help maintain a smooth workflow across UF Health practices. This role may require floating to other UF Health sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Florida LPN licensed or eligibility to practice in Florida.
• Minimum 1 year ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred.
• Excellent patient communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage phone triage, prior authorizations, prescription refills, and appointment coordination.
• Measure vital signs and place patients in exam rooms, assist with exams/procedures.
• Provide patient care by administering medications and giving health information.
• Maintain medical supply inventory and stock exam rooms.
• Occasional float to other UFHP practices as needed.

Skills

Patient service

Multitasking

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Florida LPN license or eligibility

Job description

Overview

Join a collaborative team of exceptional providers where you'll manage phone triage, prior authorizations, prescription refills, and appointment coordination while delivering outstanding patient care. If you're a friendly, professional, people-focused LPN who thrives in a team environment, we want to hear from you!

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.

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.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:

• Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose