Lee Health is seeking a LPN / LVN for a job in Fort Myers, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: LPN / LVN
• Discipline: LPN / LVN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

Location:LPG Bass -16271 Bass RoadFort Myers FL 33908

Department: LPG Family - Internal Medicine - Bass Road

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$22.34 - $29.04 / hour

Summary

Lee Physician Group is seeking an experienced LPN to join their high volume Family - Internal Medicine practice located on Bass Road. This LPN will join the message room team to assist with triaging patients via phone via, handle urgent incoming messages, help schedule nurse visits and partner with the providers to address patient needs. The LPN will assist in the Coumadin clinic and with injections.

Responsible for providing an excellent customer experience while ensuring patient care is delivered safely, effectively and efficiently. This position is responsible for the collection of patient health data and the safe delivery and documentation of selected acts such as administration of treatments and medications. Responsible for collecting data either directly or telephonically in a systematic and ongoing manner, which is based on patient response to treatments, medications and changes in condition. Responsible for the implementation of patient care and patient education, which follows providers orders or falls under the guidance and discretion of a registered nurse, while incorporating knowledge of patient's age and cultural diversity. This position ensures that the care delivered is safe and meets the requirements of the Florida Nurse Practice Act, licensure, regulatory agencies and Lee Health policies and procedures. Responsible for professional communication, patient education and collaboration with other health care team members to ensure the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Requirements

Educational Requirements
Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred: Additional Requirements:

• Graduate of accredited Practical/Vocational Nursing Program

Experience
Required: Preferred:

• Less than 1 year of Physician Practice/Outpatient experience

Additional:
State of Florida Licensure Requirements
Required:

• Licensed Practical Nurse

Preferred:

Additional Requirements:
Certifications/Registration Requirements
Required:

• BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)

Preferred: Additional Requirements:


Other Requirements

• Above average written and verbal communication skills. Adaptable and participative with technological changes. Proficient use of Electronic Health Record (EHR) preferred. Early/late hours and/or weekends may be required.

US:FL:Fort Myers

Lee Health Job ID #6​6​6​3​2. Posted job title: LPN Family/Internal Med Bass Rd

About Lee Health Lee Health is one of the largest public health systems in the U.S. and one of the largest not-for-profit public health system and Safety Net Hospital in Florida that receives no direct tax support. Benefits

• Employee assistance programs
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Pet insurance
• Life insurance
• Discount program