LPN $3,500 SIGN ON BONUS
1 month ago
Brandon
Job Description LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE- (LPN) FLSA: NON-EXEMPT 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., • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate., • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment., • Must be 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., • Ability to use office equipment, including computers, copy machines, fax machines, telephones, calculators, and more., • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Diploma and transcripts are required., • Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Florida state license is required., • 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., • Must be able 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. Job Posted by ApplicantPro