LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Senior Health Clinic

Student Health & Wellness Center is a primary care medical clinic for USF students. Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses provide medical evaluation and care by appointment. Specialty services include, sexual health & gynecology, dermatology, behavioral health, sports medicine, travel medicine and antigen clinic. Lab services are available on site. We also assist students with immunization and insurance compliance, and administer the student health insurance plan.

This position will be a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse resource for the Student Health and Wellness Center. The Senior Licensed Practical Nurse will report to the Assistant Director of Nursing and duties will consists of screening patients, medication administration, handling phlebotomy and lab services, assisting Physicians or Nurse Practitioner with special procedures and or minor surgeries such as colposcopy, biopsy and cryotherapy, walk in and telephone triage, determining level of care for patients, setting up rooms, being a resource for other Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants and any other duties tasked by the Assistant Director of Nursing.

Specialty Skills or Training
Licensed Practical Nursing license, IV certification (Required within first three months of hire), BLS certification, Phlebotomy skills.

Perform initial assessments of acute care patients and documents relevant information in patient records. May coordinate and direct patient care workloads and work flow of other medical personnel.

Assists Provider with diagnostic tests, physical examinations and special procedures and /or minor surgeries, such as colposcopy, biopsy, and cryotherapy. Provides pre and post procedure instructions/care to the patient as directed by the Provider/Registered Nurse. Administers prescribed medications (oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, topical and intra dermal) and initiates intravenous therapy to replace body fluids as ordered by the provider. Performs other duties as covered under the LPN Practice Act and directed by the physician/provider.

Reviews medical records to assure completeness and follow-through with regard to previously ordered tests and reports. Provides basic education and screening on specific topics, such as self care prevention and treatment of communicable diseases, follow up as directed by Provider/Registered Nurse Performs other clerical and administrative duties in support of the clinic.

Carries out Provider orders for on-site patient care, to include but not limited to EKG; initiation of and monitoring of intravenous fluids administration. Monitors patients admitted to Urgent Care for observation under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. Triages telephone calls related to patient care. Places telephone calls to patients and/or outside facilities as directed by Provider/Registered Nurse to relay instructions for care, orders, follow up instructions.

This position requires licensure as a practical nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes, or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Chapter 64 B9, Florida Administrative Code. Additionally, three years of primary care experience is required.

Licensed Practical Nursing license, IV certification (Required within first three months of hire), BLS certification, Phlebotomy skills

Florida licensure as a licensed practical nurse, BLS and IV certification and competency in phlebotomy. At least five years of nursing experience in primary care, urgent care, college health or inpatient hospital setting.

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.

Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements

b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;

(Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.

Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and USF Health. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

medical, dental and life insurance plans

retirement plan options

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.

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