About this position
Description:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct clinical support to urology providers and assists in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a specialty setting. This role includes patient assessment, clinical procedures, medication administration, care coordination, and patient education. The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with sensitive genitourinary health conditions in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Room patients and obtain comprehensive vital signs, medical history updates, and medication reconciliation
- Assist providers with urologic procedures such as cystoscopies, prostate biopsies, vasectomies, catheter placements, bladder instillations, and urodynamic studies
- Perform clinical tasks including injections, catheterizations, specimen collection, urinalysis, EKGs (if applicable), and other point-of-care testing
- Administer medications as prescribed within scope of practice
- Educate patients on diagnoses, medications, post-procedure instructions, and treatment plans
- Triage patient calls and portal messages, escalating clinical concerns appropriately
- Coordinate labs, imaging, referrals, and follow-up appointments
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Ensure exam rooms are prepared and stocked; maintain sterilization and infection control standards
- Support compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and clinical safety regulations
- Current and active LPN license in Florida
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
- Minimum 1–2 years of clinical experience preferred; urology or surgical specialty experience strongly preferred
- Experience with EMR systems (eClinicalWorks, Athena, Epic, etc.)
- Current BLS certification required or obtained within 90 days of hire
Knowledge & Skills
- Understanding of common urologic conditions (BPH, kidney stones, urinary retention, incontinence, UTIs, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, etc.) preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and patient education skills
- Ability to triage and prioritize in a high-volume specialty clinic
- Professional, discreet, and compassionate approach to sensitive patient concerns
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
Physical & Work Environment
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking
- Frequent computer use for EMR documentation
- Exposure to clinical and procedural environments
- Occasional lifting of supplies or equipment
Why Join Our Urology Group?
- Collaborative, specialty-focused team environment
- Opportunity to work closely with experienced urology providers
- Competitive compensation and benefits (if applicable)
- Growth and advancement opportunities within a specialty practice