LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse - South Lake Urology

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides basic patient care in an ambulatory setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), Advanced Practice Provider, or Physician. This role ensures high-quality care, patient safety, and efficient clinical workflow within our urology practice.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates clinical competence in patient care delivered in the ambulatory setting.
• Administers medications and treatments as ordered by the provider and within the LPN scope of practice.
• Obtains and documents vital signs, patient history, and chief complaint accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Assists physicians and providers with minor in-office procedures, examinations, and specimen collection.
• Provides patient education and instructions regarding treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.
• Maintains clinical equipment, supplies, and sterile fields as appropriate for office procedures.
• Maintains a safe and clean clinical environment adhering to infection control standards and Orlando Health policies.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and care team members.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Education/Training:
  Graduate from an accredited LPN program.
• Licensure/Certification:
  Current LPN license in the State of Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• Experience:
  
  One (1) year of LPN experience preferred (physician practice/urology experience a plus).