Job descriptionJob Requirements
POSITION SUMMARY
To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship
by overseeing the medical care given to patients while implementing high standards of
care consistent with clinic office and medical policies and procedures.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Assist physician in all procedures as instructed:
• Maintains all stock in treatment rooms as well as rotation of dated medications,
supplies, and keeps correct documentation of narcotic drugs.
• Collects blood and or samples as directed using sterile techniques which apply;
process with correct paperwork, and direct to correct laboratory for processing.
• Sterilizes all equipment/instruments using proper techniques, as well as technical
usage of all other standard equipment used at the Wound Clinic/and or Physician
office.
• Administers all medications as ordered and assures all documentation is noted, as
well as calling in medications to area pharmacies when requested by physician.
• Provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and their patient
team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the
clinical wound care setting.
• Assists in use of equipment and materials in a cost-effective manner.
• Completes all documentation supporting billable activities in a timely manner.
• Maintains documentation and assessment of patients' vital signs, drug allergies and
description of patients' complaints on all charts.
• Under the supervision of an RN, case manages patients with their wound care.
• Applies dressings as ordered per the physician.
Work Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Education: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse licensure from a credentialed program
supported by the Florida Board of Nursing and obtained prior to hire date or job transfer
date.
• Work Experience: N/A
• Licensure: Current Florida LPN license.
• Certification: Must hold and maintain current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider
Completion Card prior to start date.
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work in stressful environments. Ability to assess and quickly interpret data and
assists physicians in the care and education of patients of various ages and levels of
understanding. Demonstrates leadership ability and flexibility. Demonstrates
knowledge of exposure to biohazardous waste, MSDA substances and unknown
diseases.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (MEDIUM)
• Physically agile; may require walking, standing running, bending, stooping, kneeling,
climbing, or crouching frequently.
• Medium work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds of force
occasionally, with or without assistance.
• May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various
environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above
shoulders or overhead.
• May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance
up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air
quality, lighting and/or low to loud noise.
• May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles
following OSHA and CDC Guidelines.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require
use of personal vehicle
Benefits
ABOUT HEALTH FIRST
At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together,
we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our
associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.
Schedule : Full-Time
Paygrade : 31