Licensed Practical Nurse | Medical Oncology | Day Shift | PRN
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UF Health
Gainesville, FL, US
Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care and nursing support within an outpatient oncology clinic setting. They work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to ensure high standards of patient advocacy and clinical excellence.
Job Description
Overview
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a clinical staff position at the outpatient Medical Oncology Clinic HOPD, with emphasis on the delivery of direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The LPN provides clinic-related nursing care and nursing support to achieve the organization's mission of excellent patient care and nursing/s vision of setting a new standard of excellence in autonomous and accountable nursing practice committed to patient advocacy and innovative patient care in a climate of trust and collaboration.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an approved practical nursing program.
- Current, valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
- Demonstrates willingness and ability to maintain clinical competency as required by the department.
- IV certification required or ability to obtain.
- Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose.
- One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Current LPN License.
- IV certification required or ability to obtain.
Motor Vehicle Operator Designation
- Not required to operate a vehicle for an assigned business purpose.
- A frequent driver is defined as an employee who uses their personal or Shands automobile:
- At least once daily; or
- At least five individual trips per week; or
- Drives an average of more than 150 miles per week in the performance of their job.
- The appropriate operator designation should be indicated on the Request for Personnel (RFP) form when the position is submitted for posting.
University of Florida Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida, encompassing hospitals, physician practices, colleges, centers, institutes, programs and services across northeast and north-central Florida.
UF Health represents the shared vision and commitment to patient care excellence of more than 22,000 employees of the University of Florida Health Science Center and UF Health Shands health care system.
Founded
1958
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Gainesville, FL
University of Florida Health is a world-class academic health center in Florida, encompassing hospitals, physician practices, colleges, centers, institutes, programs and services across northeast and north-central Florida.
UF Health represents the shared vision and commitment to patient care excellence of more than 22,000 employees of the University of Florida Health Science Center and UF Health Shands health care system.
Founded
1958
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Gainesville, FL