Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Apply today to join our talented and experienced team of Licensed Practical Nurses who deliver exceptional healthcare services under the direct supervision of our providers.

A few highlights of what we offer:

Health benefits (vision, dental, short-term and long-term disability), 401K, PTO, mileage program for travel, and development and training opportunities. Engage with a caring team that provides recognition for positive efforts and exceptional work/service.

5 vacancies are open for this position in the North region.

Clinics within the North region that applicants will need to be comfortable commuting to and working at based on business needs:

Wesley Chapel, Trinity, Land O Lakes, Sun Lake, and Tarpon Springs

The position will remain open until all vacancies are successfully filled.

What You'll Do:

Work as a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse mid office team member who provides patient care under the direct supervision of the providers.

Responsibilities:

• Follows principles and legal medical scope of practice for Licensed Practical Nurses in the state of Florida.
• Routinely performs licensed practical nurse procedures outlined by the Florida Department of Health; assists the providers with patients, including preparing patients and the examination rooms, taking initial medical history for the chart, taking vital signs, and explaining the process to the patients.
• Consistently undertakes front office and clerical duties such as assisting patients with paperwork, verifying patient demographics and insurance benefits, and performing billing and bookkeeping functions.
• Frequently checks and keeps rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, washes and dries instruments used, and prepares sterilization as required.
• Clean wounds, draws labs, electrocardiograms, and applies dressings and splints as directed by provider.
• Assists provider in all special procedures, including minor surgery, as required.
• Assists in lab procedures under the supervision of provider or which training has been given.
• Outlines care instructions to patients as instructed by provider.
• Assists with any procedures that have been taught through formal training or by provider.
• Responsible for proper handling and storage of all medications stored in the office.
• Updates medical records in accordance with procedures and forms.
• Follows HIPAA guidelines for patient confidentiality and follows principles of medical ethics for medical assistant.
• Assists patients any time an urgent need is apparent or as directed by supervisory staff.
• Other duties may consist of notifying patients of lab results, giving vaccines, immunizations and medications prescribed by the doctor; lab work consisting of throat cultures, hematocrits, and urinalysis.
• Complete required trainings as assigned by the organization.

• Demonstrates empathetic and engaging communication skills
• Exhibits outstanding customer service and patient engagement
• Can effectively act as a liaison between patients and providers
• Ability to work and coordinate patient care in a fast-paced environment and multi-task
• Follows established office routines, policies, and procedures
• Understand and abide by the ethics of confidentiality/HIPAA
• Display a courteous and friendly attitude to patients and team members
• Complete learning and development training as assigned by the organization
• Cross train between front office and mid office responsibilities as needed to ensure a synced clinic
• Effective problem solving skills
• Ability to help assist with front office duties as needed/requested
• Performs other admin related duties as assigned

Education and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• BLS certification, required
• Hold a current Florida LPN license, required
• Experience with EPIC strongly preferred
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience, strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of medical terminology

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a professional medical environment
• On site position
• Consistent use of technology platforms throughout shift to complete assigned work tasks
• Frequent use of working on a computer to complete assigned work tasks
• Ability to move supplies and office equipment (up to 20 pds)

Work Schedule and Travel:

• Typical Work Schedule: 40-hour work week Sunday through Saturday with 3 x 12-hour shifts and 1 x 6-hour shift
• Every other weekend required
• Overtime hour availability based on patient volume and clinic needs
• Regional staffing requires travel within region. Travel outside region may be required based on volumes and clinic needs
• Mileage program available for eligible movement
• May require traveling to clinic locations outside preferred region during training

This position is for the person who:

• Thrives working in fast-paced, high growth environment
• Have a passion for helping people and a servant’s heart
• Enjoys meaningful work that truly impacts the lives of others and the community
• Agile with the ability to adapt in a sometimes everchanging environment
• Strives to foster a positive work environment for team members and patients
• An eye for detail, providing feedback for improvement
• Engages with management to discuss new ideas and suggestions

About the Organization:

Tampa General Hospital and Fast Track Urgent Care have partnered together to create unique clinics for patients to receive compassionate and knowledgeable treatment. Our Core Values and Mission focus on having a positive attitude, cultivating optimism, acting with compassion, and doing what is right. The company culture has a strong focus on patients and the quality of service provided. We’re here to serve the community and each other through teamwork, consistent communication, robust training, engaged development, and employee feedback. You’d be a great fit for TGH Urgent Care if you have a positive attitude, are team oriented, and are committed to providing exceptional service to the medical needs of our community.

As part of the hiring process: a background, drug screen, and reference checks will need to be successfully completed.