LPN - OB/GYN 3500 Sign-On Bonus - Suncoast Community Health Centers Inc.

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