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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

UF Health Shands Hospital

Gainesville, FL,

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

UF Health Shands Hospital

Gainesville, FL,
 
The Licensed Practical Nurse will focus on providing high level patient-centered care in a physician office setting by measuring and recording vital signs, placing patients in exam rooms, preparing patients for exams/procedures, assisting the health care provider with exams/procedures, providing patient support during exams, maintaining medical supply inventory, and stocking exam rooms. The LPN will also provide patient care by administering medications, processing patient phone calls per practice protocols, instructing patients regarding health care and treatments, and providing health care provider with information pertaining to patients' health status. May be required to float to other UFHP practices, as needed, for staffing. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school or training program for Licensed Practical Nursing. One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred. Person should display initiative and have the ability to multitask. Outstanding patient/customer service skills, verbal clarity, team focus, and problem-solving skills are required for the ideal candidate. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current licensure by the State of Florida as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Maintain current Basic Life Support (CPR). Must successfully complete medication test within 30 days of hire.

About UF Health Shands Hospital

UF Health is the Southeast's most comprehensive academic health center and part of one of the nation's top ten public research universities.

According to U.S. News & World Report's 2021–2022 Best Hospitals rankings, our Magnet®-designated facility has six medical specialties ranked among the nation's best, reflecting the health system's stature as a longstanding leader in Florida and regional health care.

The six specialties ranked among the nation's top 50 are urology (32nd); ear, nose and throat (32nd); cancer (33rd); geriatrics (tied for 33rd); nephrology (33rd); diabetes and endocrinology (34th); pulmonology and lung surgery (tied for 37th); orthopaedics (tied for 45th); and gastroenterology and GI surgery (45th).

The UF Health Shands Children's Hospital tied as the best in Florida. It stood among the nation's elite children's hospitals with eight ranked specialties, which included a first-ever top 10 ranking in cardiology and a historically high ranking in pulmonology, according to U.S. News & World Report.

As the flagship facility of UF Health, UF Health Shands is part of a renowned, comprehensive health system admired worldwide. UF Shands Hospital comprises seven unique facilities: Children's, Cancer, Heart & Vascular, Neuromedicine, Psychiatric and Rehabilitation.

Our Magnet-designated facility, with an impressive four-time track record designation, is a Level 1 trauma center featuring the ShandsCair Flight Team. We're recognized as a Top Hospital nationally by IBM Watson and by Becker’s. In addition, Forbes recognized us as one of America's Best Employers and one of America's Best Employers for Women.