LPN

Duties/Responsibilities

• Obtain and record vital signs, including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration following standard protocol.
• Provide basic patient care, including medication/vaccine administration, wound care, urinary catherization, ear lavage, nebulizer treatment, etc.
• Monitor patient conditions, report changes, and take appropriate action
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to assess patient needs, modify care plans, and implement interventions
• Promote patient safety by following standard of care and internal protocols
• Manage telephone encounters including but not limited to nurse triage, referrals, care coordination, pharmacy and insurance tasks
• Support providers by managing patient flow, triage, and providing health education
• Administer medications injections, intravenous fluids, and other medications as needed (certification required for certain procedures)
• Administer medications and start intravenous fluids (if certified), and documenting per protocol
• Supervise and assist ancillary staff, including medical assistants, as needed
• Log, document, store, and handle medications/vaccines sent or received
• Stay current with required training/tasks, including CPR, Infection Control, Environmental Care, OSHA updates, Relias courses, Human Resources Platform, VFC/VFA requirements, Title X
• Troubleshoot and report any significant changes or abnormalities promptly to supervisor
• Maintain applicable recall programs (immunizations, Pap smear, mammogram tickler, etc.)
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support the centers

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Able to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Able to effectively manage workflow and maintain high-quality standards in environments where staffing levels may be below ideal, demonstrating the ability to prioritize tasks and collaborate with the team under pressure
• Able to use office equipment, including computers, copy machines, fax machines, telephones, calculators, and more
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical records (EMR), staying current with updates and system improvements

Education And Experience

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Diploma and transcripts are required
• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Florida state license is required
• BLS is required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods
• Must be able to lift and carry patients or equipment up to 50 pounds, with assistance when necessary
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching to assist patients or perform procedures
• Ability to perform manual tasks such as taking vital signs, dressing wounds, and administering medications
• Good hand-eye coordination for tasks like administering injections, handling medical instruments, and operating equipment
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods, including masks, gloves, and gowns
• Visual acuity to assess patient conditions and accurately read medical charts, medication labels, and patient records
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under stressful or emergency situations
• Ability to use fine motor skills for tasks like drawing up medications, using medical devices, and assisting with clinical procedures
• Ability to understand and/or interpret complicated program instructions and Florida laws
• Must be able to travel to various center locations as required