Clinic LPN - Obstetrics Gynecology

Health First Careers•Palm Bay, FL

About The Position

The Clinic LPN provides patient care in an obstetrics and gynecology clinic, supporting physicians and helping maintain high standards of care consistent with clinic and medical policies and procedures. The role focuses on quality, safety, customer service, and stewardship. Duties include assisting physicians with procedures, collecting and processing samples, administering medications, maintaining equipment and supplies, documenting patient assessments and billable activities, and applying dressings as ordered. Under RN supervision, the LPN case manages patients receiving wound care. The position requires a current Florida LPN license and a current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card before the start date. Work involves frequent physical activity, handling patients and equipment, possible exposure to biohazards, and potential travel to various facilities.

Requirements

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse licensure from a credentialed program supported by the Florida Board of Nursing, obtained before hire or job transfer.
Current Florida LPN license.
Current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card before the start date.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work in stressful environments.
Ability to assess and quickly interpret data and assist physicians with the care and education of patients of various ages and levels of understanding.
Leadership ability and flexibility.
Knowledge of exposure to biohazardous waste, MSDA substances, and unknown diseases.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians with procedures as instructed.
Maintain treatment-room stock, rotate dated medications and supplies, and document narcotic drugs correctly.
Collect blood and other samples using applicable sterile techniques, complete the required paperwork, and direct samples to the appropriate laboratory.
Sterilize equipment and instruments using proper techniques and use standard equipment in the clinic or physician office.
Administer medications as ordered, document medication administration, and call prescriptions in to area pharmacies when requested by a physician.
Work cooperatively with ancillary nursing staff and patient-team personnel to maintain professional nursing practice standards.
Use equipment and materials in a cost-effective manner.
Complete documentation supporting billable activities in a timely manner.
Document and assess patients' vital signs, drug allergies, and complaints in their charts.
Under RN supervision, case manage patients receiving wound care.
Apply dressings as ordered by the physician.