OPS Licensed Practical Nurse (Finance)

This position typically reports to a Registered Nurse, Registered Nurse Manager, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, or other nursing/medical administrator in the medical clinic, student health services, hospital, or other medical setting, including a mobile outreach unit. A Licensed Practical Nurse may be assigned to a general clinic or specialty clinic, such as a women's clinic that provides Gynecological services, a Neurological clinic, an urgent care unit, a mobile care unit, or other clinic. A Licensed Practical Nurse uses a variety of medical equipment, such as sphygmomanometers, stethoscopes, needles/syringes, thermometers, EKG machines, AED, Hemoques, Otoscopes, IV catheters, Nebulizers, and cardiac monitors. Employees in this non-exempt position should be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. A Licensed Practical Nurse must have the ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in written, verbal, diagram or schedule form, maintain and interpret records and reports, and be able to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.This position requires licensure as a practical nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes, or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Chapter 64 B9, Florida Administrative Code.Working at USF
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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

• Assists physician or nurse practitioner with diagnostic tests, physical examinations, and special procedures and/or minor surgeries, such as colposcopy, biopsy, and cryotherapy. Sets up room and positions patients for lumbar punctures and for administering certain medications.
• Administers prescribed medications (oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, topical and intradermal) and initiates inravenous therapy to replace body fluids as ordered by physician or nurse practitioner. Performs other duties as covered under the LPN Practice Act and directed by physician.
• Reviews medical records to assure completeness and follow-through with regard to previously ordered tests and reports.
• Oversees scheduling issues, such as changes, cancellations, or scheduling hospital or outpatient procedures.
• Triage phone messages and take appropriate action according to established protocols.
• Complete prescription refills according to written protocols or verbal/written order of the provider.
• May coordinate the direct patient care workloads and schedules of other medical personnel.
• May perform initial assessments of Acute Care patients utilizing Subjective, Objective Assessment Planning (SOAP) format and documents relevant information in patient records.
• Prepares rooms for use; collects routine specimens; takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Provides screening and basic education on topics applicable to the visit.
• Sends monthly letters to patients who require follow-up care as designated by physician/practitioner.