Triage Licensed Practical Nurse | Physical Medicine & Rehab | Day Shift | Full-time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver high-level patient-centered care in a physician office setting in Gainesville, FL. You will measure vital signs, prep patients for exams, assist with procedures, administer medications, and support the care team.

Qualified candidates must hold a Florida LPN license and BLS; ambulatory care experience is preferred. Strong communication and multitasking skills are essential, with potential to float to other UF Health practices as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed LPN eligible to practice in the State of Florida.
• One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred.
• Excellent patient/customer service skills.
• Strong verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care in a physician office setting.
• Measure and record vital signs; place patients in exam rooms and prepare them for exams/procedures.
• Assist health care provider with exams and procedures; provide patient support during exams.
• Administer medications and process patient phone calls per practice protocols.
• Maintain medical supply inventory and stock exam rooms; may float to other UF Health practices as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Multitasking

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

LPN license (Florida)

BLS certification

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


• Excellent patient/customer service skills


• Strong verbal communication and problem-solving skills


• Team-focused approach

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) certification


• Must successfully complete medication test within 30 days of hire

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation

• Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose