Suncoast Community Health Centers Inc.
Location
Dover, Florida
The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide direct patient care, including medication administration, wound care, and monitoring patient conditions. They will also collaborate with the healthcare team to manage patient flow, triage, and maintain accurate medical documentation.
Candidates must hold a valid Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license and a BLS certification. The role requires the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Licensed practical nurse- (Lpn) flsa: Non-Exempt
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.
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