Licensed Practical Nurse - Family Medicine

Location:

13782 Plantation Road,Fort Myers,FL 33912
Category: LPN
Type:
Full Time

Schedule:

Days
Job

Location: Plantation LPG - 13782 Plantation Road Fort Myers FL 33912

Department: LPG Family Medicine - Plantation

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:30:00AM to 5:00:00PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$22.34 - $29.04 / hour

The LPG Family Medicine practice located on Plantation Road is seeking an experienced LPN to join their team. This LPN will conduct phone triage, room patients, medication administration and assisting providers in office.

Responsible for providing an excellent customer experience while ensuring patient care is delivered safely, effectively and efficiently. This position is responsible for the collection of patient health data and the safe delivery and documentation of selected acts such as administration of treatments and medications. Responsible for collecting data either directly or telephonically in a systematic and ongoing manner, which is based on patient response to treatments, medications and changes in condition.

Responsible for the implementation of patient care and patient education, which follows providers orders or falls under the guidance and discretion of a registered nurse, while incorporating knowledge of patient's age and cultural diversity. This position ensures that the care delivered is safe and meets the requirements of the Florida Nurse Practice Act, licensure, regulatory agencies and Lee Health policies and procedures.

Responsible for professional communication, patient education and collaboration with other health care team members to ensure the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of accredited Practical/Vocational Nursing program required.

Experience: Physician Practice/Outpatient experience preferred.

Certification: BLS (American Heart Association/Basic Life Support) required. 30-hr IV course may be required based on specialty.

License: Currently licensed as an LPN in the state of Florida.

Other: Above average written and verbal communication skills. Adaptable and participative with technological changes. Proficient use of Electronic Health Record (EHR) preferred. Early/late hours and/or weekends may be required.

Lee Health
is located in
Fort Myers/
Cape Coral,
Florida

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