Graduate from an accredited school or training program for Licensed Practical Nursing.
Display initiative and have the ability to multitask.
Have outstanding patient/customer service skills, verbal clarity, team focus, and problem-solving skills.
Hold current licensure by the State of Florida as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Maintain current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Successfully complete the medication test within 30 days of hire.
Responsibilities
Measure and record vital signs.
Place patients in exam rooms and prepare patients for exams and procedures.
Assist the health care provider with exams and procedures, and provide patient support during exams.
Maintain medical supply inventory and stock exam rooms.
Administer medications.
Process patient phone calls according to practice protocols.
Instruct patients regarding health care and treatments.
Provide the health care provider with information pertaining to patients' health status.
Float to other UFHP practices as needed for staffing.
Desired Qualifications
One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience is preferred.
Overview
The Licensed Practical Nurse will focus on providing high level patient-centered care in a physicianoffice 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 providedLicensure/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.