Lead Licensed Practical Nurse | Family Medicine | Day Shift | Full-time

The Lead Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for nursing staff coordination within the practice. The Lead Licensed Practical Nurse will participate in the care of patients 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.

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. Responsible for coordinating the workload of the nursing staff. May be required to float to other UFHP practices, as needed, for staffing.

QualificationsMinimum Education and Experience RequirementsLicensed LPN eligible to practice in the State of FloridaOne year of ambulatory care or hospital experience preferredPrevious staff coordination experience preferredDemonstrates initiative and ability to multitaskOutstanding patient/customer service skillsVerbal clarity, team focus, and problem-solving skills requiredLicensure/Certification/RegistrationCurrent Licensed LPN eligible to practice in the State of Florida.

Florida is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) ActAHA or Red Cross Basic Life Support (CPR) required or must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment, must maintain current Basic Life Support (CPR), must successfully complete medication test within 30 days of hireMotor Vehicle Operator DesignationWill not operate vehicles for an assigned business purposeNote: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile:At least once dailyAt least five individual trips per weekDrives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job