The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the direct supervision and delegation of a physician and supports providers, residents, medical students, and clinical staff through a team‑based approach to patient care. This role performs clinical tasks within the LPN scope of practice, including patient assessment, vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, and preparation of patients for evaluation. The LPN provides patient education to help individuals fully understand and benefit from available care services and may work within a designated specialty or cross‑cover multiple clinical areas. Additional responsibilities include maintaining exam room readiness, managing supplies, documenting clinical information, and ensuring patient safety in accordance with emergency clinical policies and protocols. The LPN collaborates closely with the supervisor to ensure timely and high‑quality care delivery.
Required:
Degree
Technical Program LPN Training Program
License
FL Practical Nurse License or Compact State
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Automated External Debribillator (AED
Work Experience and Additional Information
6 months’ experience in a clinical role in a healthcare facility
Completion of two or more additional pre-approved trainings, certifications, or continuing education courses related to clinical practice in assigned area within 6 months of hire
Demonstration of additional competencies designated within area of hire, such as pediatric responsibilities, Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Care Management, Team Based Care,
EPIC proficiencies, etc. or competencies across multiple specialties, experience with Revenue
Cycle tasks such as surgery scheduling or front desk duties, experience and/or ability to
coordinate schedules and performance management for Clinical Assistant team(s) within 6
months of hire
Tampa General is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with over 15,000 team members, is one of the region’s largest employers.
Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and is nationally ranked as among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in eight specialties. Additionally, Tampa General was ranked as “high performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 12 procedures and conditions.
TGH partners with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to pioneer breakthrough treatments, conduct game-changing clinical research and train the next generation of health care professionals. TGH is the region's only academic health system, having been affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine since the school was created in the early 1970s.
TGH is the area’s only Level I trauma center and one of two ABA-verified Adult & Pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters, we are able to transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to the leading organ transplant center in the country, having performed more than 14,000 adult solid organ transplants, including the state’s first successful heart transplant in 1985. Tampa General Hospital is committed to serving all residents of West Central Florida. We provide comprehensive health services, ranging from wellness and primary care to the most complex specialty care and post-acute services.
