Licensed Practical Nurse - Dermatology

Bayfront Health•Tampa, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for its Dermatology department in Tampa, Florida. The LPN provides and documents individualized patient care, including patient evaluation and education, medication administration, IV therapy, treatments, and patient safety, as directed by an RN or provider. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The LPN performs practical nursing skills and uses patient-care equipment according to unit requirements; communicates patient information to the RN and healthcare team; assists with examinations and procedures; documents patient data and education; performs triage in collaboration with the department nursing team or providers; and administers oral and injectable medications or immunizations within the LPN scope. The role includes maintaining a safe, caring environment, keeping current with policy and equipment changes, participating in assigned quality-improvement activities, and following patient-rights, regulatory, and organizational requirements. Care must be appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs. Candidates must be nursing school graduates, hold a current Florida nursing license, and maintain current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification. Experience is not required. Inpatient/SNF positions require successful completion of an approved 30-hour IV therapy course within 30 days of hire; the posting does not specify this as a requirement for this Dermatology position. The posting also includes a separate set of functions labeled “For Perioperative Anesthesia,” covering anesthesia-specific equipment, procedures, and operating-room support. These functions are not identified as part of the Dermatology role. Benefits listed include tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, leadership development programs, medical, dental and vision coverage, free virtual visits, well-being programs, an employer retirement contribution match of up to 5%, four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, flexible leave options, fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children, elders and pets, and pet insurance.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing school.
Current nursing license in the State of Florida, renewed every two years.
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
For inpatient/SNF positions only: successful completion of an approved 30-hour IV therapy course within 30 days of hire.
Experience: None.

Responsibilities

Provide and document individualized patient care, including evaluation, education, medication administration, IV therapy, treatments, and patient safety, as directed by an RN or provider.
Demonstrate competency in advanced practical nursing skills and use of patient-care and unit equipment.
Communicate appropriate information about patient condition to the RN and other members of the healthcare team.
Assist an RN or provider during examinations and procedures.
Document patient data and patient education according to Orlando Health and department guidelines.
Perform triage functions, assessing patients and determining the next step in care in collaboration with the department nursing team or providers.
Administer oral and injectable medications or immunizations within the LPN scope and as directed by a provider.
Maintain a safe and caring environment for patients and families.
Stay informed about changes in hospital policy, procedure, and equipment.
Participate in nursing performance-improvement activities as assigned.
Follow requirements concerning legal issues, patient rights, regulatory and accrediting standards, and Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs and follow applicable unit, area, and department policies and procedures.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized unit.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles across the life span.