Tampa
Job Description Are you ready to embark on a career journey that's more than just a job? At Tampa Family Health Centers (TFHC), we're redefining healthcare, and looking for a Nurse - LPN to be part of our dynamic team. We're not just a healthcare organization; we're a community that thrives on innovation, compassion, and positive change. Position Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the direction of a qualified Register Nurse (RN) or Provider. The LPN participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, and functions within the parameters of his/her training; works cooperatively with members of the clinical care team and other essential departments. Essential Duties & Functions • Provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific principles, under the supervision of a RN, • Initiate and assist in relevant health education of patient and family, • Share responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans and the delivery of nursing care, • Participate in team conferences/meetings, sharing knowledge, information, and ideas among team members, • Prepare, administer, and record medications in accordance with policy, • Participate in the delivery of emergency care, as needed, • Supervise medical assistants in performance of procedures; record information concisely, accurately, and completely in EHR., • Identify and utilize appropriate channels of communication, • Actively participate in TFHC committees, as assigned, • Prepare patients for physical and gynecological examinations, • Obtain required data on each patient prior to visit with Provider, • Bag and store biohazard waste, • Perform specific ‘in-house’ lab tests in accordance with protocol, • Perform screening exams, i.e., vision, hearing, etc., as indicated or ordered, • Adhere to all safety measures and OSHA regulations, • Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to all HIPAA regulations, • Communicate with patients and staff in a courteous, professional manner, • Support the Mission, Vision and Values of Tampa Family Health Centers, • Provide float coverage to other centers, as directed, • Assist in the orientation and onboarding of new personnel, as requested, • Assume responsibility for continued personal and professional growth; must keep CEU’s current, • Responsible for implementing infection control standards, as directed, • Responsible for learning operations and routine maintenance of all clinical equipment, including any new equipment; responsible for training other staff on equipment usage and maintenance, • Perform other related duties, as assigned Required Education, Certifications, Licenses, & Training (minimum requirements) • Graduate of an accredited LPN Program, • Active and unencumbered LPN license in the State of Florida, • Current BLS Certification Required Years of Experience (minimum requirements) • Minimum (1) year clinical practice experience, preferred