Nurse - LPN na Tampa Family Health Centers (TFHC)

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 Program

•    Active and unencumbered LPN license in the State of Florida

•    Current BLS Certification

Required Years of Experience (minimum requirements)

•    Minimum (1) year clinical practice experience, preferred