Licensed Practical Nurse (Pediatric Experience Preferred)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title:  Licensed Practical Nurse

Reports to: Clinical Manager

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Location:  True Health Hoffner

Content Last Revised: 11/05/2026

Organization Overview

The Central Florida Family Health Center, Inc. dba True Health is a private, not-for-profit federally qualified health center (FQHC) serving Central Florida since 1977. Our mission is to provide high-quality, comprehensive healthcare at a reasonable cost to everyone. 

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides general nursing care to the patients within the LPN scope of practice and following all standards of care and facility requirements.

LPN is responsible for clinical workflow within the assigned health center and to provide general nursing care to the patients. Must be able to work independently to provide safe, accurate, and competent care to patients. 

Key Responsibilities  

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with provider orders, nursing standards, and scope of practice. 
• Greet and room patients promptly and courteously while supporting efficient patient flow throughout the clinic. 
• Obtain and document vital signs, height, weight, medical history updates, and other required patient information at each visit. 
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures by providing instructions, answering questions, and obtaining required documentation. 
• Administer medications, injections, immunizations, treatments, and vaccines in accordance with provider orders and established nursing protocols. 
• Prepare equipment and assist providers during patient examinations, treatments, and procedures. 
• Accurately and promptly document patient care, treatments, communications, and clinical information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). 
• Provide patient and family education regarding medications, treatments, preventive care, and provider instructions. 
• Maintain clean, safe, and fully stocked exam rooms and treatment areas, including proper disposal of biohazardous waste. 
• Adhere to infection control standards, safety procedures, and Universal Precautions at all times. 
• Assist in maintaining efficient patient flow through effective communication with providers and healthcare team members. 
• Answer patient telephone calls, messages, and clinical inquiries in a timely and professional manner and within scope of practice. 
• Monitor assigned desktops, work queues, and communications daily and complete all required patient follow-up activities. 
• Schedule laboratory services, specialty referrals, diagnostic testing, and follow-up appointments as directed. 
• Complete chart reviews, 48-hour chart checks, logs, and other quality assurance activities as required. 
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining emergency equipment and clinical supplies to ensure readiness and compliance. 
• Monitor clinical equipment and report maintenance or repair needs through established procedures. 
• Assist with inventory management and ordering of clinical supplies, vaccines, and medical materials as assigned. 
• Support compliance with organizational policies, AAAHC accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. 
• Monitor and manage Vaccine for Children (VFC), Vaccine for Adults (VFA), and private vaccine inventories as assigned. 
• Travel to other clinic locations as needed to support patient care and clinical operations. 
• Respond appropriately to emergency and life-threatening situations in accordance with nursing standards, policies, procedures, and scope of practice. 
• Communicate patient care concerns, operational issues, and clinical needs to the Clinical Manager, Director of Nursing, or appropriate leadership. 
• Participate in staff meetings, training programs, and continuing education activities. 
• Serve as a resource to clinic staff regarding clinical processes and patient care procedures within scope of practice. 
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and all applicable federal, state, and organizational regulations. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Problem Solving 
• Customer Service
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Leadership
• Professional Judgement
• Initiative

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: 

• High School Diploma or GED 
• Completion of accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program required 

• Experience: 
  • 1+ Years of nursing experience
  • Pediatric experience preferred
  • Phlebotomy experience preferred

• Licenses or Certifications: 
  • Current Florida License, active and in good standing 
  • Current CPR Certification

• Criminal Background Clearance:
  • True Health is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n), and partners with agencies that require criminal background checks. True Health has established policies and procedures that may influence the overall employment process, hiring, and “just cause” for the termination of employees. An employee’s career could be shortened if there is a violation of any policies and procedures.

Prohibited criminal behavior is defined in Florida Statute (F.S.) 408.809. Any employee arrested for any offense outlined in the F.S.408.809 will be immediately suspended and remain suspended until the charges are disposed of in court. The employee will be terminated for an arrest or conviction of any violation listed above.

DRUG/ALCOHOL SCREENINGS

A post-offer drug and alcohol screen is a requirement for employment. Failure to successfully pass the drug/alcohol screen will be cause for the offer to be rescinded. Employees are subject to random drug/alcohol screenings throughout the duration of their employment with True Health. If an employee fails to pass the drug/alcohol screening, then this shall become grounds for discipline up to and including immediate termination.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The employee is subject to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions. 
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. 
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and move or lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• The employee is required to use close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjust focus.
• A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS (Required for all positions)

The employee will work as the needs of the operation require. Normal work days and hours are Monday through Thursday, 8am – 6pm and Fridays, 8am – 12pm; however, there will be times when the employee will need to come in or work on “off hours” or “off days” to meet the needs of the position.