Location: HealthPark Medical Center

Department: LPG Adult Infectious Disease

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:30:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$22.34 - $29.04 / hour

Summary

Lee Physician Group is seeking an experienced LPN to join their Infectious Disease Team at HealthPark Medical Center. The ideal candidate will have adult experience with straight caths, lab draws and picc line maintenance. This LPN will function like a case manager in terms of following up on patient care, phone triage and referrals to any community resources.

*** Sign on and Relocation Incentives available to qualified candidate!

Benefits:

• We are dedicated to providing a caring and compassionate environment for our patients and our staff
• Medical/Dental and Vision after 30 days of hire
• Free Employee Health and inexpensive prescription plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Match up to 5% and vested after 3 years
• Education Assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts.and more!

Responsible for providing an excellent customer experience while ensuring patient care is delivered safely, effectively and efficiently. This position is responsible for the collection of patient health data and the safe delivery and documentation of selected acts such as administration of treatments and medications. Responsible for collecting data either directly or telephonically in a systematic and ongoing manner, which is based on patient response to treatments, medications and changes in condition. Responsible for the implementation of patient care and patient education, which follows providers orders or falls under the guidance and discretion of a registered nurse, while incorporating knowledge of patient's age and cultural diversity. This position ensures that the care delivered is safe and meets the requirements of the Florida Nurse Practice Act, licensure, regulatory agencies and Lee Health policies and procedures. Responsible for professional communication, patient education and collaboration with other health care team members to ensure the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Requirements

Educational Requirements
Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred: Additional Requirements:

• Graduate of accredited Practical/Vocational Nursing Program

Experience Required: Preferred:

• Less than 1 year of Physician Practice/Outpatient experience

Additional: State of Florida Licensure Requirements Required:

• Licensed Practical Nurse

Preferred:

Additional Requirements: Certifications/Registration Requirements Required:

• BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)

Preferred: Additional Requirements: Other Requirements

• Above average written and verbal communication skills. Adaptable and participative with technological changes. Proficient use of Electronic Health Record (EHR) preferred. Early/late hours and/or weekends may be required.

US:FL:Fort Myers