Pediatric Triage Licensed Practical Nurse

About the Position

Pediatric Triage Licensed Practical Nurse at UF Health, Gainesville, FL

UF Health is seeking a Triage Licensed Practical Nurse for our pediatric team in Gainesville, FL. In this role, you will assess and prioritize pediatric patient needs via phone and in-person triage, gather histories and vital signs, and coordinate timely care with physicians and RNs. You will educate families on care plans and when to seek urgent or emergency care, documenting all encounters in the EHR. Working in an academic health center, you will collaborate across disciplines, follow strict safety and infection control standards, and engage in continuous learning and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Assess and prioritize pediatric patient needs via phone and in-person triage
• Gather histories and vital signs
• Coordinate timely care with physicians and RNs
• Educate families on care plans and when to seek urgent or emergency care
• Document all encounters in the EHR
• Collaborate across disciplines
• Follow strict safety and infection control standards
• Engage in continuous learning and professional growth

Requirements

• Pediatric Care
• Triage
• Patient Assessment

We Offer

• Location: Gainesville, FL
• Job Type: Full Time
• Salary: $77k per year
• Date Posted: 2026-10-04
• Expiration Date: 2026-11-03

About the Company

UF Health is a leading academic health center dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, conducting groundbreaking research, and educating the next generation of healthcare professionals.