LPN SPECIALIST II - PRN - URGENT CARE

WATSON CLINIC LLP • Lakeland, FL

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About The Position

The LPN Specialist II provides nursing support in an urgent care setting. The role includes evaluating patient needs through telephone triage, administering and documenting medications, identifying and addressing patient and family education needs, responding to emergencies, documenting in patients’ medical records according to Clinical Services policies and procedures, and supporting patient flow in the physician’s office.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing.
• Hold an active Florida state license.
• Obtain CPR certification within three months of employment.
• Be able to administer intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections.
• Be able to exchange accurate information when communicating with clinic staff and others.
• Be able to push or pull a patient seated in a wheelchair.
• Be able to lift and move objects, equipment, and supplies; lifting 20–25 pounds may be expected on any given day, and lifting up to 30 pounds may occasionally be required.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate patient needs through telephone triage.
• Administer medications, including injections, and document medication given or prescribed by the ordering physician as required by the specialty.
• Identify patient and family education needs and provide instruction.
• Recognize and respond to emergency situations as appropriate.
• Document information in patients’ medical records in accordance with Clinical Services policies and procedures.
• Facilitate patient flow to maintain the integrity of the physician’s office.
• Appropriately assist with procedures.

What This Job Offers

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