Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health

Tampa General Hospital DeSoto•Arcadia, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Works under the direct supervision and responsibility of a clinic provider in a TGHN clinic or home health care setting, or a hospital nursing leader when working on a nursing unit. Assists staff and providers with patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks using a team-based approach. Provides information to patients so they can fully use and benefit from care services. The role may be assigned to a medical specialty or may cross-cover multiple specialties according to competency. Works closely with a supervisor to fulfill responsibilities in a timely manner.

Requirements

Technical Program LPN education.
Florida Practical Nurse license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
Valid driver's license.
At least one year of experience in a medical office or facility.
Understanding and proficiency in clinical tasks such as patient intake, in-house tests, injections, and venipuncture.
Ability to accurately document patient information and review electronic health records for completeness and accuracy.
Competence in providing direct patient care, assisting providers during office procedures, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Ability to provide coverage across multiple clinics and adapt to different environments and patient needs.
Strong attention to accuracy in patient documentation and clinical tasks.

Responsibilities

Interview patients; measure and record vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature; and record subjective and objective information.
Update family, surgical, social, and past medical history in patient charts.
Prepare and administer injections and immunizations as prescribed by the provider.
Set up exam rooms for procedures and assist providers as needed.
Ensure reports, laboratory results, and other information are available in patient medical records before appointments.
Process telephone and patient portal messages and provide feedback and answers to patients, physicians, and pharmacies.
Maintain logs and perform required checks, including refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, immunizations, expired medications, and oxygen.
Stock exam rooms with medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization as required.
Perform venipuncture for provider-ordered laboratory tests and ensure specimens are processed correctly.
Complete clinical documentation accurately and on time, maintain compliance with annual courses and CEUs, and promptly follow up on test results.
Provide coverage across multiple clinics as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.