Job no: 495469
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: Pensacola - Main Campus
Categories: Staff, Student Health Center

The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 1-850-474-2694 (voice) or 1-850-857-6158 (TTY). E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law.

Please review job requirements carefully. Failure to submit all pieces of the application may result in disqualification. Applications are accepted on the University of West Florida career site: https://careers.uwf.edu. For assistance contact UWF Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or jobs@uwf.edu.

Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Position Number: 120370
Position Title (Classification Title): Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Working Title: Nurse, Licensed
Job Summary: Gathers information from patients including health history, vital signs, and current complaints. Prepares patients for exams, procedures, and gathers all needed equipment. Accurately documents care given and shares pertinent information with the medical providers. Performs basic lab tests, blood draws, injections, dressing changes, set-ups for procedures and other tasks as directed by the medical providers. Has IV certification or is willing to acquire this skill to establish intravenous access in clinic patients as directed by medical providers. Handles patient calls/requests and interacts with pharmacies and other healthcare entities in the delivery of patient care. Monitors and assists medical providers to maintain adequate medical supplies, maintains assigned clinic logs, and other tasks as assigned. Interest and ability to deliver culturally competent care to an inclusive, equitable and respectful campus community.
Department Student Health Center
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Minimum Qualifications: Licensed as a practical nurse in accordance with Chapter 464 Florida Statutes or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Section 210 Florida Administrative Code.
Position Qualifications: Graduate of a State-approved training program in practical nursing. Current license in good standing with the Florida Board of Nursing. Current BLS certification. Assumes responsibility for providing care within scope of practice, ethical conduct, and the guidelines of Florida nursing laws. Must be familiar with HIPAA regulations. Must possess excellent communication skills, be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, and the public in a professional, caring, respectful, and non-judgmental manner. Ability to respond promptly to providers' directions and assist providers in meeting the physical and mental health needs of patients. Must have at least two years recent clinical experience in a hospital, doctor's office, outpatient clinic, or similar setting and have good computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications Interest and experience working in University Student Health Services, IV certification, and demonstrated competency and commitment in working with a wide ranging student population. Graduate of a State-approved training program in practical nursing. Current license in good standing with the Florida Board of Nursing. Current BLS certification. Assumes responsibility for providing care within scope of practice, ethical conduct, and the guidelines of Florida nursing laws. Must be familiar with HIPAA regulations Must possess excellent communication skills, be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, and the public in a professional, caring, respectful, and non-judgmental manner. Must have at least two years recent clinical experience in a hospital, doctor's office, outpatient clinic, or similar setting and have good computer skills.
Essential Functions / Job Duties:
40% - Gathers information from patients including health history, vital signs, and current complaints. Prepares patients for exams, procedures and gathers all needed equipment. Accurately documents care given and shares pertinent information with the nurse practitioners and physician. - (Essential)
45% - Performs basic lab tests, blood draws, injections, dressing changes, set-ups for procedures and other tasks as directed by the physician or nurse practitioners. Receives and places calls to patients to encourage follow-up or referral care, handle inquiries, explain lab/testing results when approved by the provider, communicate/collaborate with pharmacies, and other health care entities in the delivery of care. Establishes intravenous access as directed by nurse practitioner or physician. - (Essential)
10% - Assists medical providers to monitor and maintain adequate medical supplies to operate the clinic in an efficient, cost-effective manner. Contributes to quality assurance of medical records and maintains clinic logs as required by law. - (Essential)
5% - Participates in staff meetings; serves on university committees, university task forces, and program and planning at the request of the Associate Director. Participates in continuing education activities required to maintain licensure in the State of Florida. Additional duties as assigned - (Essential)

Physical Demands:
Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
Impact of Deadlines: Externally imposed deadlines set and revised beyond one’s control. Interruptions influence priorities. Difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days.
Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Sitting: Frequently
Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
Climbing or balancing: Occasionally
Stooping: Occasionally
Use of hands to handle objects: Frequently
Lifting up to 10lbs: Frequently
Lifting up to 25lbs: Occasionally
Lifting over 25lbs: Occasionally
Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

This position is eligible for veteran's preference.

This position requires fingerprinting.

This position requires a criminal background screen.

This position requires licensure, certification, or other described in the Special Instructions.

Number of Vacancies 1
Work Hours 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday
FTE 1
Salary Range $43,146-$46,000
Pay Basis Annually
Closing Date: 6/5/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu.
Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references.
An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process.
For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.
This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Section 295.07, F.S.; applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation on or before the posting deadline date as such documentation is required for eligibility determination. Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria. For information on obtaining a DD214, visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272.
At the conclusion of this search, if a non-preference eligible applicant is appointed to the position and you are a preference-eligible applicant and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, a written complaint requesting an investigation may be submitted to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Blvd., Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708. Such complaint should be filed within 60 calendar days from the date that the notice the position has been filled is received by the applicant pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S.
Prior to filing a complaint, it is the responsibility of the preference-eligible applicant to contact the designated Human Resources or other contact person at least one time after 45 days have passed from the final date for submitting an application or the interview date, whichever is later in time, if the applicant has not received notice of a hiring decision.

Advertised: April 09, 2024
Applications close: June 05, 2024

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