LPN - OB/GYN **3500 Sign-On Bonus

  • Lakeland
  • Suncoast Community Health Centers

POSITION TITLE: LPN OB/GYN **3500 Sign-On Bonus FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
  • Current LPN Florida license
  • Certification in Phlebotomy preferred
  • Proven nursing abilities and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of immunization schedules
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of referral agencies in the county
  • Good interpersonal skills/team player
  • Computer literacy and excellent oral & written communication skills
  • Maintain a high standard of professionalism based on the State of Nurse Practice Act, ANA standards and our agency policies
  • BLS
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

  • OB triage and prioritization of walk-in patients.
  • Assist CNM with OB/GYN patients.
  • Administration of immunizations, Intravenous Fluids (certification needed) and other injectables as needed.
  • Assist and back-up referral department as needed/generates OB referrals, and schedules appointment with specialist. (i.e., arranges transportation for patients, outreach patients for OB/GYN services, assists with Moffitt's Women of Wellness Program, and maintain ticklers on OB stats for federal and state grants.
  • Assist the Registered Nurses in triaging, health education, telephone calls and emergency interventions as needed.
  • Participate in the supervision of auxiliary staff as needed.
  • Provide high-quality care in a culturally competent manner.
  • Utilize problem-solving techniques in the provision of patient services and in promoting a good working environment.
  • Participate in community promotional programs, as needed, i.e.; health fairs, school physicals, and flu campaigns.
  • Maintain a high standard of professionalism based on the State of Nurse Practice Act, ANA standards and our agency policies.
  • Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • None