What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at University of Florida Health?
Overview
JOB DUTIESUnder the supervision of Medical Director, Provider or Nurse Manager, the LPN utilizes the nursing process to assist in the provision of ambulatory health care services that reflect the ambulatory health care providers philosophy and standard of ambulatory health and nursing care of assigned patients.
Essential Functions
TemperamentMust be able to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, or unusual situations. Must be capable of dealing with periodic cyclical workload pressures and levels of responsibility. Required to make independent judgments without supervision. Must be able to make generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria. Must have the adaptability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. Requires the ability to work with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
Experience Requirements1 year LPN in ambulatory setting preferredEducation RequirementsCollege Diploma Nursing requiredCertification/Licensure RequirementsLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required at time of hireBasic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire
UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace
