Licensed Practical Nurse

Dept Number / Name : 0-0430-000 / Student Health Services

College Division : Stud Affairs-Wellness

Salary Plan : Staff

Job Code / Title : 5599 / Licensed Practical Nurse

Hiring Salary / Salary Range : Commensurate with Experience

Position Number : 00007350

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY :

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.

POSITION SUMMARY :

This position will be a nursing resource person for the Tampa Student Health & Wellness Center. Primary duties will be to screen, room, and assist providers as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Perform initial assessments of acute care patients and documents relevant information in patient records. Prepares room for use, collects routine specimens and vital signs. 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. Completes prescription refills according to written protocols, or verbal / written order of the provider.

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; administration of oral, IM, or subcutaneous medications; initiation of and monitoring of intravenous fluids administration. Monitors patients admitted to the Infirmary for observation under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. Triages telephone calls related to patient care. Uses established triage procedures / protocols to manage messages. Places telephone calls to patients and / or outside facilities as directed by Provider / Registered Nurse to relay instructions for care, orders, follow up instructions.

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

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.

PREFERRED :

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

SPECIAL SKILLS / TRAINING :

Licensed Practical Nursing license, IV certification, BLS certification, Phlebotomy skills

USF Tampa

Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number : 37723

Posting Date : 8 / 23 / 2024

Re-Posting Date : 01 / 16 / 2025

Posting End Date : 02 / 15 / 2025

How to Claim Veteran's Preference :

This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans' Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295.

Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING APPLICATION; such documentation is required for eligibility determination.

Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria. If you are submitting a DD 214, please ensure the social security number and date of birth is redacted / removed.

For information on obtaining a DD 214 visit http : / / www.archives.gov / veterans / military-service-records / or call 1-866-272-6272.

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Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

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Federal Rights

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws : Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

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About USF

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