<p>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.</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Essential Duties & Functions</p> <ul> <li>Provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific principles, under the supervision of a RN </li><li>Initiate and assist in relevant health education of patient and family </li><li>Share responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans and the delivery of nursing care </li><li>Participate in team conferences/meetings, sharing knowledge, information, and ideas among team members </li><li>Prepare, administer, and record medications in accordance with policy </li><li>Participate in the delivery of emergency care, as needed </li><li>Supervise medical assistants in performance of procedures; record information concisely, accurately, and completely in EHR. </li><li>Identify and utilize appropriate channels of communication </li><li>Actively participate in TFHC committees, as assigned </li><li>Prepare patients for physical and gynecological examinations </li><li>Obtain required data on each patient prior to visit with Provider </li><li>Bag and store biohazard waste </li><li>Perform specific 'in-house' lab tests in accordance with protocol </li><li>Perform screening exams, i.e., vision, hearing, etc., as indicated or ordered </li><li>Adhere to all safety measures and OSHA regulations </li><li>Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to all HIPAA regulations </li><li>Communicate with patients and staff in a courteous, professional manner </li><li>Support the Mission, Vision and Values of Tampa Family Health Centers </li><li>Provide float coverage to other centers, as directed </li><li>Assist in the orientation and onboarding of new personnel, as requested </li><li>Assume responsibility for continued personal and professional growth; must keep CEU's current </li><li>Responsible for implementing infection control standards, as directed </li><li>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 </li><li>Perform other related duties, as assigned </li></ul> <p>Required Education, Certifications, Licenses, & Training (minimum requirements)</p> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited LPN Program </li><li>Active and unencumbered LPN license in the State of Florida </li><li>Current BLS Certification </li></ul> <p>Required Years of Experience (minimum requirements)</p> <ul> <li>Minimum (1) year clinical practice experience, preferred </li></ul>