QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:
- Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing or certified LPN program
- 2-3 years of experience working as an LPN in a medical environment
- Valid registration as an LPN in the State of Florida
- Previous experience with drug screens preferred
- IV certification required
- Current BLS validation required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to triage patient problems appropriately, seeking guidance as needed
- High degree of verbal communication and interpersonal skills to determine needs, provide information, instruct, and provide emotional support
- Strong planning, problem solving, organizational, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Working knowledge of general office equipment including fax and copy machines, multi-line phone system, and personal computer
- Ability to address and resolve conflict in a professional manner
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Ability to be flexible
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to a changing and growing atmosphere.
- Courteous and professional demeanor.
- Willingness to work as a team player to meet common goals of the department.
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when handling difficult clients/stressful situations.
- Promote positive department morale through effective teamwork.
PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
- Moderate physical effort, including assistance to the disabled patient in transfers to and from wheelchairs, exam tables, bathroom etc.
- Associated health risks related to patient exposure including body fluids and needles
- Job performed in a well-lighted, modern office setting.
- Occasional standing/bending
- Moderate to high stress level
- Potential for prolonged sitting, telephone and computer work
This position may require manual dexterity and/or frequent use of the computer, telephone, 10-key, calculator, office machines (copier, scanner, fax) and/or the ability to perform repetitive motions and/or meet production standards to comply with the essential functions. Also, may require physical and/or mental stamina to work overtime, additional hours beyond a regular schedule and/or more than five days per week.
DISCLAIMER:
Cooperative, positive, courteous and professional behavior and conduct is an essential function of every position. All employees must be able to work with others beyond giving and receiving instructions. This includes getting along with co-workers, peers and management without exhibiting behavior extremes. Job functions may require personal leadership skills such as conflict resolution, negotiating, instructing, persuading, speaking with others as well as responding appropriately to job performance feedback from the supervisor. Additionally, the information contained in this job description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.