LPN - ACU | Pediatric Specialties - Shands | Day| Full Time

University of Florida Health • Gainesville, FL

92d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school or training program for Licensed Practical Nursing
• One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred
• Outstanding patient/customer service skills
• Verbal clarity
• Team focus
• Problem-solving skills
• Current licensure by the State of Florida as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• AHA or Red Cross Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required or must be obtained within first 90 days of employment
• Must maintain current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification
• Must successfully complete medication test within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs
• Place patients in exam rooms
• Prepare patients for exams/procedures
• Assist the health care provider with exams/procedures
• Provide patient support during exams
• Maintain medical supply inventory
• Stock exam rooms
• Administer medications
• Process patient phone calls per practice protocols
• Instruct patients regarding health care and treatments
• Provide health care provider with information pertaining to patients’ health status
• Float to other UFHP practices as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees