Triage LPN - ACU | Family Medicine - Springhill 2 | Day| Full Time
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. As a Triage LPN Nurse, duties include being able to: Assesses patients in emergency or urgent care settings (by phone) Determine the severity of their condition and prioritize who needs immediate care, Evaluate symptoms, vital signs, and medical history under pressure and make critical decisions. Act as a link between patients and the medical team, ensuring smooth care flow.
Requirements
- Licensed LPN eligible to practice in the State of Florida
- One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred
- Person should display initiative and have the ability to multitask
- Outstanding patient/customer service skills, verbal clarity, team focus, and problem-solving skills
- Current Licensed LPN eligible to practice in the State of Florida
- Florida is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Act
- AHA or Red Cross Basic Life Support (CPR) is required or must be obtained within first 90 days of employment
- Must maintain current Basic Life Support (CPR)
- Must successfully complete medication test within 30 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred
Responsibilities
- 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
- Stocking exam rooms
- Administering medications
- Processing patient phone calls per practice protocols
- Instructing patients regarding health care and treatments
- Providing health care provider with information pertaining to patients' health status
- Assesses patients in emergency or urgent care settings (by phone)
- Determine the severity of their condition and prioritize who needs immediate care
- Evaluate symptoms, vital signs, and medical history under pressure and make critical decisions
- Act as a link between patients and the medical team, ensuring smooth care flow
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
