Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (22899)

Company: Suncoast Community Health Centers
Location: Brandon
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Description Duties/Responsibilities: • Obtain and record vital signs, including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration following standard protocol. • Provide basic patient care, including medication/vaccine administration, wound care, urinary catheterization, ear lavage, nebulizer treatment, etc. • Monitor patient conditions, report changes, and take appropriate action • Collaborate with the healthcare team to assess patient needs, modify care plans, and implement interventions. • Promote patient safety by following standard of care and internal protocols. • Manage telephone encounters including but not limited to nurse triage, referrals, care coordination, pharmacy and insurance tasks. • Support providers by managing patient flow, triage, and providing health education. • Administer medications injections, intravenous fluids, and other medications as needed (certification required for certain procedures). • Administer medications and start intravenous fluids (if certified), and documenting per protocol. • Supervise and assist ancillary staff, including medical assistants, as needed. • Log, document, store, and handle medications/vaccines sent or received. • Stay current with required training/tasks, including CPR, Infection Control, Environmental Care, OSHA updates, Relias courses, Human Resources Platform, VFC/VFA requirements, Title X. • Troubleshoot and report any significant changes or abnormalities promptly to supervisor. • Maintain applicable recall programs (immunizations, Pap smear, mammogram tickler, etc.) • Perform additional tasks as needed to support the centers. Qualifications Required Skills/Abilities: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. • Must be able to effectively manage workflow and maintain high-quality standards in environments where staffing levels may be below ideal, demonstrating the ability to prioritize tasks and collaborate with the team under pressure. • Ability to use office equipment, including computers, copy machines, fax machines, telephones, calculators, and more. • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical records (EMR), staying current with updates and system improvements. Education and Experience: • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Diploma and transcripts are required. • Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Florida state license is required. • BLS is required Physical Requirements: • Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods. • Must be able to lift and carry patients or equipment up to 50 pounds, with assistance when necessary. • Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching to assist patients or perform procedures. • Ability to perform manual tasks such as taking vital signs, dressing wounds, and administering medications. • Good hand-eye coordination for tasks like administering injections, handling medical instruments, and operating equipment. • Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods, including masks, gloves, and gowns. • Visual acuity to assess patient conditions and accurately read medical charts, medication labels, and patient records. • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under stressful or emergency situations. • Ability to use fine motor skills for tasks like drawing up medications, using medical devices, and assisting with clinical procedures. • Ability to understand and/or interpret complicated program instructions and Florida laws. • Must be able to travel to various center locations as required.

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