Licensed Practical Nurse
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed as a practical nurse in accordance with Chapter 464 Florida Statutes.
The Opportunity
The Student Health Care Center (SHCC) at the University of Florida is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team. As an LPN at the Student Health Care Center (SHCC) at the University of Florida (UF) the incumbent will coordinate patient flow under the direction of an RN ensuring optimal care quality across all SHCC Teams. The incumbent will provide patient care following Nursing License standards including providing treatments performing procedures administering medications screening and counseling patients and collecting and documenting vital signs visual acuity and Point-of-Care testing. Additionally the incumbent will deliver independent patient care using SHCCs Nursing Standing Orders & Practice Protocols.
Nursing Responsibilities and Clinical Duties:
- Meets with new and current nurses as needed to train and onboard nurses to function at a high level in Epic and SHCC Standards of Performance.
- Facilitates patient flow in a timely efficient and customer friendly manner.
- Provides appropriate nursing care and treatment including starting IVs if certified performing wound care and dressings administering medications.
- Documents nursing interventions and patient responses in the patients medical record.
- Performs procedure independently as indicated and/or requested by medical providers.
- Works collaboratively with team nurses and medical assistants to oversee the clinic.
- Orients and trains new team members.
- Triages patients by telephone and in person ensuring that their health problem is appropriately managed in a timely manner.
- Reviews EPIC messages for management of the medical advice and prescription refills.
- Provides care using SHCC RN Standing Orders and Practice Protocols
Education and Counseling:
- Educates and counsels patients on their specific medical illness injury or chronic condition.
- Promotes health and wellness through assessment strategies and ongoing education/counseling.
- Documents interventions in patients health record.
- Coordinates care of specialized patient population.
Coordinates and maintains adequate inventory levels of medications and medical supplies; and ensures that medical equipment is in proper working condition.
Provides professional nursing weekend coverage at least one Sunday per month or as needed. Provides professional nursing coverage to other SHCC clinics as assigned. Floats to all clinical teams as needed for training and standardization.
Participates in regular staff and team meetings staff development programs and other duties as assigned.
Typical Schedule:
- Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
- 40 hours/week
- Hours and days can vary according to the SHCCs needs
- Provides weekend coverage as assigned
About the Student Health Care Center (SHCC)
The mission of the SHCC is to help every student achieve optimal health in pursuing personal and academic success.
Our vision is to be the preferred healthcare provider for University of Florida students as a nationally recognized leader in the collegiate health specialty.
The SHCC is fully accredited by the AAAHC and is located in a new state-of-the-art WELL-certified building on UFs campus. Medical services offered at the SHCC include primary care sports medicine urgent care gynecology psychiatry allergy/immunization clinic and travel medicine. Radiology pharmacy lab and physical therapy are also on site.
Learn more about SHCC here the University of Florida
UF is one of the nations top-5 universities and a dynamic and rewarding place to work. UF is in Gainesville one of Floridas most livable cities. Known for its natural attractions (wetlands forests springs wildlife) and cultural offerings (music theater visual arts and historic districts) the area also is gaining a reputation as a thriving hub for high-tech start-ups as well as invention and research collaborations. We are excited about whats happening here and know you will want to be a part of it.
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$22.99- $25.86 per hour
Exclusive Perks and Benefits
Enjoy stability andsupportwith UFs unique range of benefits and opportunities. With a robusthealthcarepackage generousleavepoliciesretirementplanning andprofessional development you can achieve a healthywork-lifebalance plan for your future and advance your career.
Full-time TEAMS employees will accrue vacation leave at a rate of 6.769 hours biweekly/22 days annually and sick leave at a rate of 4 hours biweekly/13 days annually. In addition employees are eligible for ten paid holidays each year.
Current CPR/Basic Life Support Certification.
- Two years of appropriate experience preferred.
- Knowledge of providing patient care using sound nursing practice.
- Knowledge of pathophysiology.
- Knowledge of electronic health record.
- Knowledge of Microsoft programs (Word Excel Outlook etc.)
- Skilled in administering intramuscular subcutaneous and intradermal injections
- Skilled in administering oxygen
- Skilled in starting monitoring and administering intravenous (IV) fluids and medications if certified
- Skilled in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Skilled in performing wound care and Point-of-Care Testing
- Ability to communicate efficiently in writing and verbally with patients family members and staff
- Ability to take pertinent histories and document in appropriate health records
- Ability to administer medications
- Ability to provide treatments to patient using guidelines policies Practice Protocols and Standing Orders
In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter resume and a list of at least 3 references.
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Employment Type
Full-Time
