What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - Phone Triage | Family Medicine | Day Shift | Full-time position at UF Health?
Overview
Family Medicine is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our dynamic team. We are seeking a flexible, patient-focused professional who enjoys variety in their day, can adapt to changing patient volumes, and work in conjunction with a strong experienced triage team.
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.
Shift
Five 8 Hour shifts - Monday -Friday
OR
Four 10 Hour Shifts - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Family Medicine is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our dynamic team. We are seeking a flexible, patient-focused professional who enjoys variety in their day, can adapt to changing patient volumes, and work in conjunction with a strong experienced triage team.
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.
Shift
Five 8 Hour shifts - Monday -Friday
OR
Four 10 Hour Shifts - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
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.
- 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.
- Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose