Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Urgent Care

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • Sarasota, FL

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About The Position

Assists in the management of patient care and coordinates patient flow to ensure care is delivered safely, effectively, and efficiently. Provides direct and indirect assistance to patients and the Urgent Care Center or Ambulatory Site physician. Provides nursing care to urgent care patients, including documentation and implementation of patient care, medication administration, phlebotomy, IV certification, processing lab specimens, and EKGs. Demonstrates competency in providing care according to the specific needs of the patient population and conducts interactions in a way that demonstrates a positive organizational attitude and models the organization's Mission, Vision, and Values.

Urgent care locations are open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Evening, weekend, and holiday work is required. Shifts may range from 8 to 12 hours. Flexibility to work at all seven urgent care locations is required; schedule location preferences will be considered.

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, individuals providing care to vulnerable populations must undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.
• Obtain IV Certification within six months of hire.
• BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR.
• Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (FL LPN) license.
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Flexibility to work at all seven urgent care locations.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize duties.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and communicate with the public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Demonstrated initiative and self-direction.
• At least one year of clinical experience in an Urgent Care Center or Ambulatory/Outpatient setting.
• Effective communication skills and ability to handle difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of patient care and coordinate patient flow to ensure care is delivered safely, effectively, and efficiently.
• Provide direct and indirect assistance to patients and the Urgent Care Center or Ambulatory Site physician.
• Provide nursing care to urgent care patients.
• Document and implement patient care.
• Administer medications, perform phlebotomy, process lab specimens, and perform EKGs.
• Demonstrate competency in providing patient care according to the specific needs of the population.
• Conduct interactions in a way that demonstrates a positive organizational attitude and models the organization's Mission, Vision, and Values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed