Licensed Practical Nurse - Long-Term Care jobs in Saint Petersburg, FL

Provides professional nursing care for patients following established standards and practices. Prepares patients during office visits and assists patients and family members before, during and after a doctor’s visit. Works under the direct supervision of the physician. Refers matters outside their scope of duties to the Physician/Provider, Clinical Coordinator or Division Administrator (DA).

Job Duties:

• Performs general nursing care to patients (including phone and in-person triage), administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids physician during treatment, examinations, and testing of patients.
• Records patients' medical history, vital statistics and additional information such as test results in electronic medical records (EMR).
• Collects blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, logs the specimens, and prepares them for testing.
• Administers injections and prescribed medications as directed by the physician.
• Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to the physician.
• Greets patients and prepares them for examination, screens patients for appropriate information and instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
• Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls. Instructs patients and family members regarding medications, test results and treatment instructions.
• Assists with referrals and medication refills.
• Maintains patient recall lists.
• Formulates and updates patient care plans, and orders, prepares, and inspects patient charts, records test and examination results in the patient chart.
• Prepares examination rooms, including restocking of supplies in treatment areas.
• Attends required meetings and participates in team activities and professional development activities.
• Represents division in a professional manner. Treats all patients, customers, internal and external, in a courteous and cooperative manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in Maternal Fetal Medicine or 2 years of OB experience
• Minimum of one year nursing experience in a clinic environment.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Valid Florida RN license and BLS/CPR certification.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment in deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to communicate with coworkers, provider and patients in an effective manner.
• Ability to use a computer and enter data in electronic medical record system.
• bility to maintain RN license by successfully completing 24 hours of continuing education hours every two years.

WHY WOMEN'S CARE?

Women’s Care, founded in 1998, is a leading women’s healthcare group in the United States, dedicated to providing the highest quality of care for women through their reproductive years and beyond. With 110 locations and over 400 OB/GYNs and specialists across the country, Women’s Care provides comprehensive patient care in obstetrics, gynecology, gynecologic oncology, urogynecology, gynecologic pathology, breast surgery, genetic counseling, maternal fetal medicine, laboratory services, and fertility.

Women’s Care has grown tremendously through the years and expects to accelerate its growth with plans to expand rapidly into new markets across the U.S. With the commitment of our employees, we remain true to our mission of ‘Improving the Health of Women Every Day.’ At Women’s Care, we CARE about our patients, and we stand by our values.

Compassion & Empathy: Treating patients like valued friends and family

Accountability: Taking responsibility for our actions and behaviors

Respect: Acting respectfully in every interaction

Excellence & Quality: Providing the safest, highest quality of care

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