Skip to content
Nursing MasteryYour next move in nursing
All jobs

Licensed Practical Nurse - Triage | Specialties - World Equestrian Center | Day Shift | Full-time

UF Health

Ocala, Florida

Start my application

About a minute · no account or résumé needed.

Loading full-size photo…

UF Health workplace
LPN

Posted Aug 10, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 11, 2026

What this might mean for you

UF Health is an academic medical center — teaching floors, residents in the halls, and more sub-specialties to grow into. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.

What the posting states

Shift
Days
Patient load & staffing
Floating required

About this role

Show full description
Overview: The Licensed Practical Nurse will focus on providing high level patient-centered care in a physician office setting by measuring and recording vital signs, placing patients in exam rooms, preparing patients for exams/procedures, assisting the health care provider with exams/procedures, providing patient support during exams, maintaining medical supply inventory, and stocking exam rooms. The LPN will also provide patient care by administering medications, processing patient phone calls per practice protocols, instructing patients regarding health care and treatments, and providing health care provider with information pertaining to patients' health status. May be required to float to other UFHP practices, as needed, for staffing. Qualifications: Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school or training program for Licensed Practical Nursing. One year of ambulatory care or hospital experience preferred. Person should display initiative and have the ability to multitask. Outstanding patient/customer service skills, verbal clarity, team focus, and problem-solving skills are required for the ideal candidate. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current licensure by the State of Florida as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Maintain current Basic Life Support (CPR). Must successfully complete medication test within 30 days of hire. Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: None provided.

Skills for this role

vital signsmedication administrationpatient educationtriageexam preparationpatient roomingprocedure assistanceinventory management

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • LPN (Florida)

About the employer

UF Health logo
UF Health
Academic Medical Center

UF Health is an academic medical center system based in Gainesville, FL, affiliated with the University of Florida. The system integrates patient care, research, scientific discovery, and education across the health professions and biomedical sciences. UF Health operates multiple facilities…

2.9 Google rating
UF Health workplace

What reviewers appreciate

  • Academic medical center environment with integration of research, education, and clinical care
  • Relationship-based care model promoting healthy interpersonal relationships and a healing environment
  • Strong emphasis on evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration

What reviewers flag

  • Multi-site system spanning Gainesville, Jacksonville, and The Villages may present coordination and standardization challenges
  • Job descriptions reference evolving clinical standards and performance goals, suggesting a dynamic and potentially demanding pace of change
  • Specific negative feedback from employee reviews was not captured in the provided research sources
compassionexcellenceaccountabilityinnovationcollaborationpatient-centered

Living in Ocala, FL

Ocala sits in north-central Florida, surrounded by rolling hills and more horse farms than anywhere else in the state. Known as the Horse Capital of the World, it offers a slower pace, mild winters, and easy access to both Gainesville and Orlando. A solid pick for RNs seeking space, scenery, and a laid-back lifestyle.

Map showing the location of Ocala, FL
Ocala, FL on the map · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map
Metro price level · Ocala area
95.2
5% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,359/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Browse open roles in Ocala

Worth asking

The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.

  • Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
Open the full posting report

More roles

If this one fits

See all
Veterans Health Administration workplace

Veterans Health Administration

Licensed Practical Nurse

Specialty (Surgical) Outpatient Clinic

Lexington, Kentucky · Day shift

$49k–$82k/yrApply
Help improve this pageShare what it’s like, leave a heads-up, or ask about this posting.
What would you like to do?
Add ratings or a short headline

A person reviews every submission before anything changes.