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

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

Job summary

UF Health seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver high-level, patient-centered care in a physician office setting. Duties include measuring vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and assisting providers during procedures.

The role also involves administering medications, handling patient calls, and educating patients about health care and treatments. Ideal candidates are licensed LPNs in Florida with ambulatory care or hospital experience, strong communication skills, and a team-focused

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Florida (or eligible)
• Experience in ambulatory or hospital settings preferred
• Excellent patient service and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work in a team
• CPR/BLS training or obtain within 90 days of hire
• Must pass medication test within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs and prepare patients for exams
• Place patients in exam rooms and prepare them for procedures
• Assist providers during exams and procedures
• Administer medications as directed
• Process patient phone calls per practice protocols
• Educate patients on health care and treatments
• May float to other UFHP practices as needed for staffing

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

LPN license (Florida)

Tools

CPR 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