Position Summary

The LPN will be responsible for supporting and advising on operational impacts of the clinical staff within the assigned clinic.

This position will be part of the Bayfront Health Medical Group Clinics. 

Department: BHMG Family Med Residency ClinicSchedule: Full-time; M-F 40hrs per week

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Provides input into interviewing, hiring, and evaluation of potential employees.
• Practices a clear understanding of patient flow and processes. Reviews staffing requirements on daily basis. Makes changesto clinic schedule enabling good patient care.
• Monitors workflow for completion of duties and conducts staffing and operations reports to provide communication to all team members, managers, and providers.
• Coordinates the purchase of specialized equipment and supplies utilized by the clinic assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of standards and recommended practices for the assigned clinic.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient condition to the physician, ARNP, and/or PA and other members of the healthcare team.
• Presents a positive representation of corporate and departmental services.
• Contributes to departmental effectiveness by reporting to duty on time, adhering to policy concerning breaks and mealtimes and completing duties in an efficient, effective and timely manner.
• Serves as a preceptor or mentor, to other LPN’s and/ or Medical Assistants in the outpatient clinic. Mentors, coaches, and advices staff to maximize performance; comfortable seeking multidisciplinary consultation.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ensures clinic complies with all safety & regulatory guidelines and Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Participates in nursing PI activities as assigned, under the guidance of an advance practice provider or RN.
• Practices efficient use of supplies.
• Maintains a clean, safe and organized unit.
• Support practice leader with ensuring all clinic staff are compliant with safety and or regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing.
• Successful completion of a 30 hours approved IV therapy course may be required for specific clinics.

Licensure/Certification

• Current LPN license in the State of Florida renewed every two years. Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification

Experience

• Three (3) years of directly related experience required.

About Bayfront Health St. PetersburgSituated in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, Bayfront Health St. Petersburg is a 480-bed, comprehensive emergency, medical and surgical acute-care facility that has been serving the St. Petersburg community for over 110 years. The hospital’s areas of clinical excellence include heart and vascular, surgical services, rehabilitation services, neurosciences and maternity care, and – as home to the only state-accredited Level II Adult Trauma Center in the St. Petersburg region – emergency services and trauma care. Bayfront Health St. Petersburg also offers a DNV-GL Comprehensive Stroke Center, the only Level IV Epilepsy Center in Pinellas County, and, in partnership with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, one of only 13 state-approved Level III Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Centers (RPICC).

Bayfront Health St. Petersburg is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100 primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we honor our over 100-year legacy by providing care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year.Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.