Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Weekends

Palms Medical Group•High Springs, FL

About The Position

Palms Medical Group (PMG), a not-for-profit Federally Qualified Health Center serving North Florida communities, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The LPN works with other health care professionals to provide quality patient care within the employee’s scope of practice and PMG policies, procedures, and protocols. Working every weekend is required. The role may also include providing coverage at other PMG clinics during nursing staff absences and scheduled after-hours on-call duties, for which the employee must use a personal cell phone. The LPN provides and documents patient services in the Electronic Health Record, reinforces patient education, triages nurse visits, and communicates with patients, providers, and vendors. Additional responsibilities include managing clinical supplies, maintaining an orderly work area, participating in training and quality activities, and completing administrative duties as assigned. The position serves both pediatric and adult patients and requires compliance with applicable clinical policies, competencies, licensing requirements, and safety precautions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited LPN program.
Current LPN license in the State of Florida.
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
Organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Competence working with pediatric and adult patients.
Ability to communicate complex and/or technical information effectively to coworkers, patients, and vendors.
Competence using required clinical equipment, including ECG, PFT, in-house hemoglobin and hemoglobin A1c equipment, lab centrifuge, AED, autoclave, vital sign machine, nebulizer and accessories, blood glucose and INR equipment, and oxygen tanks and accessories.
Comply with job competencies and skill checkoffs as part of the annual evaluation.
Ability to navigate and operate Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Meet continuing education requirements for certifications and licensure under Florida statutes and/or applicable boards of authority.
Ability to perform physical tasks including prolonged standing and sitting, viewing a computer monitor, bending, stretching and reaching, walking short distances, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to operate office equipment, read forms, instructions, and patient charts, and communicate with people of varying ages, education levels, and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to work with exposure to potentially violent or irate patients and clinical hazards, including infectious illness, chemical exposure, inhalation of antibiotics during reconstitution, X-ray radiation, and varied scents and odors.
Must use universal precautions in clinical or exposure situations in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines and laws.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of LPN experience in a primary care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide medical services to PMG patients within scope of practice and in accordance with PMG policies, procedures, and protocols.
Maintain up-to-date documentation of services in the Electronic Health Record.
Provide counseling within scope of practice, reinforce education provided by providers or the Clinical Nurse Educator, and distribute patient education materials as directed.
Triage nurse visits and return calls to patients and vendors while communicating within scope of practice.
Participate in training programs and educational sessions as directed by the Clinical Nurse Educator.
Follow inventory procedures, submit order requests, restock examination rooms and clinical and laboratory supplies, and maintain orderly work areas.
Maintain knowledge of Vaccines for Children processes.
Communicate professionally with patients during after-hours nurse duties and document and update the EHR by the next business day following telephone communication.
Task and inform the appropriate provider about after-hours communications, use a personal cell phone for on-call duties, and notify the supervisor when scheduled on-call duties begin and end.
Read and follow the Clinical Policy Manual.
Participate in quality assurance, quality improvement, meetings, and other activities as directed.
Assist with data collection as necessary and perform other duties assigned to improve PMG's efficiency.
Travel to and provide coverage for other PMG clinics during nursing staff absences, as may be expected.
Assist with training and mentoring coworkers by sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and supporting skill development.