Job Description
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 ProgramActive and unencumbered LPN license in the State of FloridaCurrent BLS CertificationRequired Years of Experience (minimum requirements)
Minimum (1) year clinical practice experience, preferred