Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN Job Starke Florida USA,Nursing

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Location: Starke

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a multi-skilled health professional who works in cooperation with other health care professionals to provide quality health care to patients.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for patient care

Provide necessary medical services to patients of Palms Medical Group (PMG) within his/her scope of practice in accordance with stated policies, procedures and protocols of PMG.
Maintain the Electronic Health Record with up-to-date documentation of services provided.
Provide counseling within scope of practice, reinforce education provided to patients by the provider or Clinical Nurse Educator, and administer patient educational materials as directed by PMG providers.
Triage nurse visits and returns phone calls to patients and vendors while maintaining communication within scope of practice.
Participate in training programs, educational sessions, etc. as directed by the Clinical Nurse Educator.

Responsible for inventory management

Maintain knowledge of inventory procedures and submit any order requests to the VP of Business Continuity & Client Relations and designated Clinical Care Coordinator.
Restock examination rooms, lab and clinical supplies as needed.
Maintain orderly and professional work areas.
Maintain knowledge of Vaccines for Children processes.

Responsible for after‑hour nurse duties

Communicate with patients in a professional and courteous manner.
Document and update the patients' EHR as soon as possible (no later than the next business day) following the telephone communication.
Task and inform the appropriate provider of the communication.
Will be expected to provide and use a personal cell phone during on‑call duties.
Inform supervisor when starting and completing scheduled on‑call duties.

Responsible for administrative duties

Read and adhere to the Clinical Policy Manual.
Participate in QA, QI and other meetings and/or activities as directed by the VP of Practice Management.
Assist the VP of Practice Management and/or with data collection as necessary.
Perform any other duty assigned by the Clinical Care Coordinator, VP of Practice Management or CEO to improve the efficiency of PMG.

Perks

Competitive Wages
Comprehensive Health Coverage:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Professional Development Opportunities
Employee Assistance Programs
Company Paid Life Insurance
401k with 5% Match
11 Paid Holidays
20 Days PTO
Recognition and Rewards
Community Impact

General Development Attributes

Must be organized, self‑motivated and detail oriented.
Job duties require the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Exhibit competence in working with both pediatric and adult patients.
May be expected to travel to and provide coverage for other PMG clinics during nursing staff absences.
Assist in the training and mentoring of coworkers by sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and supporting skill development.

Professional & Technical Knowledge

1) Employees will exhibit competency when utilizing the following equipment:

ECG
PFT
In‑house hemoglobin
Lab centrifuge
AED
Autoclave
Vital Sign Machine
Nebulizer and accessories
Blood Glucose
INR
In‑house hemoglobin A1c
Oxygen tanks and accessories
Any other equipment listed on job competencies

2) Employees will comply with job competencies and skill checkoffs as part of the annual evaluation.

3) Employees will be expected to navigate and operate the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

4) Employees will meet Continuing Education Requirement for his/her certifications and licensures as per Florida State Statutes and/or board of authority.

Licenses & Certifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Graduate of an accredited LPN program
Current LPN license in the State of Florida
Minimum of one (1) year LPN experience in Primary Care setting preferred.
Current BLS (basic life support) Certification

Communication Skills

Effectively communicates complex and/or technical information to co‑workers, patients and/or vendors.

Physical/Mental/Emotional Demands

Standing for long periods of time
Sitting for long periods of time
Viewing a computer monitor for long periods of time
Bending
Stretching / Reaching
Walking short distances
Lifting up to 50 pounds
Operating office equipment (computer, fax machines, telephones and copy machines)
Reading forms / Instructions / Patients Charts
Communicating well to people of various ages, educational levels, cultural backgrounds in person or by telephone
Exposure to potentially violent / irate patients
Health / Safety Consideration of Position
Exposure to chemical infectious / contagious illness
Exposure to chemical and inhalation of antibiotics during reconstitution
Exposure to X‑Ray radiation
Exposure to a variety of scents and odors
Must utilize universal precaution in clinical or exposure situations as prescribed by federal state, and local guidelines and /or laws

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