LPN, Healthcare Nursing, LPN​/LVN

Join the LPN $3,500 SIGN ON BONUS role at Suncoast Community Health Centers, Inc.

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• 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.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment.
• Must be able to effectively manage workflow and maintain high-quality standards in environments where staffing levels may be below ideal, demonstrating the ability to prioritize tasks and collaborate with the team under pressure.
• Ability to use office equipment, including computers, copy machines, fax machines, telephones, calculators, and more.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical records (EMR), staying current with updates and system improvements.

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Diploma and transcripts are required.
• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Florida state license is required.
• BLS is required.

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift and carry patients or equipment up to 50 pounds, with assistance when necessary.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching to assist patients or perform procedures.
• Ability to perform manual tasks such as taking vital signs, dressing wounds, and administering medications.
• Good hand‑eye coordination for tasks like administering injections, handling medical instruments, and operating equipment.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods, including masks, gloves, and gowns.
• Visual acuity to assess patient conditions and accurately read medical charts, medication labels, and patient records.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment, sometimes under stressful or emergency situations.
• Ability to use fine motor skills for tasks like drawing up medications, using medical devices, and assisting with clinical procedures.
• Ability to understand and/or interpret complicated program instructions and Florida laws.
• Must be able to travel to various center locations as required.