License Practical Nurse - ACU | Senior Care | Day Shift | Full-time
UF Health · Gainesville, FL · 2 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Licensed Practical Nurse will focus on providing high level patient-centered care in a physician office setting.
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
- May be required to float to other UFHP practices, as needed, for staffing
Qualifications
- Minimum Education and Experience 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 are required for the ideal candidate.
- Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose
Licenses/Certifications/Registrations
- 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.