Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Urgent Care

Location: University Parkway Urgent Care

Department

Urgent Care Center_UPA
Job Summary

Assists in the management of patient care and coordinates patient flow to ensure care is delivered safely, effectively and efficiently. Provides direct and indirect assistance to the patient and the Urgent Care Center or Ambulatory Site physician. Responsibilities include providing nursing care to urgent care patients. Documentation and implementation of patient care, medication administration, phlebotomy, IV certification, processing lab specimens, and EKG's. Demonstrates competency to provide patient care according to the specific needs of the population as defined in the job description. Conducts interactions in a way that demonstrates a positive organizational attitude and models the organization's Mission, Vision and Values.

Required Qualifications

- Require graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing.
- Require basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.
- Require IV Certification within six (6) months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prefer a demonstrated ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Prefer a demonstrated ability to function in multiple tasks and prioritize duties.
- Prefer a demonstrated ability to meet and communicate with the public in a courteous and professional manner.
- Prefer a demonstrated initiative and self-direction.
- Prefer a minimum of one (1) year clinical experience in an Urgent Care Center or Ambulatory/Outpatient setting
- Prefer demonstrated effective communication skills and the ability to handle difficult situations.

Mandatory Education

Preferred Education

Required License and Certs

BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR
FL LPN: FL Licensed Practical Nurse

Preferred License and Certs

Our urgent care locations are open 7 days a week, 8am-8pm. Evenings, weekends and holidays are required. Additionally, shifts can vary from 8 hour shifts to 10 and 12 hour shifts. Flexibility to work at all 7 of our urgent care locations is also required, however schedule location preferences will be taken into consideration. 

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/