Licensed Practical Nurse | Internal Medicine | Day Shift | Full-time

UF Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Gainesville, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The LPN provides patient-centered care in a physician office by assisting with exams, recording vital signs, and administering medications. They also manage medical supply inventory and facilitate communication between patients and healthcare providers.

Qualifications

Seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse with a degree from an accredited LPN program and ideally one year of ambulatory care or hospital experience. Must have strong patient service, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as current Florida LPN licensure and Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

Job Description

Overview

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.


Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Graduate of an accredited school or training program for Licensed Practical Nursing.
  • 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 are required for the ideal candidate.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:

None provided

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

  • Current licensure by the State of Florida as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
  • Maintain current Basic Life Support (CPR). Must successfully complete medication test within 30 days of hire.

UF Health

University of Florida Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida, encompassing hospitals, physician practices, colleges, centers, institutes, programs and services across northeast and north-central Florida. UF Health represents the shared vision and commitment to patient care excellence of more than 22,000 employees of the University of Florida Health Science Center and UF Health Shands health care system.
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