Licensed Practical Nurse
Palms Medical Group·Live Oak, Florida
Palms Medical Group·Live Oak, Florida
Provide quality medical services and patient care within the LPN scope of practice, including triage and patient education. Manage clinical inventory and perform administrative duties to support the efficiency of the medical group.
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What Life Working at Palms Looks Like: Mission and Meaningful Work: PMG is a not for profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).
That means it’s focused on serving underserved populations, offering affordable primary care and preventative services.
For many people, that makes the work feel meaningful.
Stability & Growth: PMG has been around for a long time (since 1971) and we are still expanding!
Comprehensive Services & Variety: We offer a wide array of services – family medicine, pediatrics, dental, behavioral health, prenatal care, etc. – So working here gives exposure to different patient populations, conditions and settings.
Patient-Centered, Community Focus: PMG emphasizes accessible care (same day scheduling, weekend appointments, bilingual staff) and works in communities throughout North Florida.
It is also a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH), meaning there’s an emphasis on continuity of care, relationships with patients, etc.
Culture & Community: Many reviews say that PMG has a “friendly, compassionate, professional” environment.
There is pride among the staff in giving back to the community.
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. Description of Primary Responsibilities 1) Responsible for patient care a) 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. b) Maintain the Electronic Health Record with up-to-date documentation of services provided. c) 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. d) Triage nurse visits and returns phone calls to patients and vendors while maintaining communication within scope of practice. e) Participate in training programs, educational sessions, etc. as directed by the Clinical Nurse Educator.
2) Responsible for inventory management a) Maintain knowledge of inventory procedures and submit any order requests to the VP of Business Continuity & Client Relations and designated Clinical Care Coordinator. b) Restock examination rooms, lab and clinical supplies as needed. c) Maintain orderly and professional work areas. d) Maintain knowledge of Vaccines for Children processes.
3) Responsible for after-hour nurse duties a) Communicate with patients in a professional and courteous manner. b) Document and update the patients' EHR as soon as possible (no later than the next business day) following the telephone communication. c) Task and inform the appropriate provider of the communication. d) Will be expected to provide and use a personal cell phone during on-call duties. e) Inform supervisor when starting and completing scheduled on-call duties.
4) Responsible for administrative duties a) Read and adhere to the Clinical Policy Manual. b) Participate in QA, QI and other meetings and/or activities as directed by the VP of Practice Management. c) Assist the VP of Practice Management and/or with data collection as necessary. d) Perform any other duty assigned by the Clinical Care Coordinator, VP of Practice Management or CEO to improve the efficiency of PMG.
Description of Primary Attributes General Development: 1) Must be organized, self-motivated and detail oriented. 2) Job duties require the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 3) Exhibit competence in working with both pediatric and adult patients. 4) May be expected to travel to and provide coverage for other PMG clinics during nursing staff absences. 5) Assist in the training and mentoring of coworkers by sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and supporting skill development
1) High School Diploma or Equivalent 2) Graduate of an accredited LPN program 3) Current LPN license in the State of Florida 4) Minimum of one (1) year LPN experience in Primary Care setting preferred. 5) Current BLS (basic life support) Certification
1) Effectively communicates complex and/or technical information to co-workers, patients and/or vendors.
Market context
In Florida, Licensed Practical Nurse roles in home health commonly draw steady demand from agencies serving patients at home and in the community. These positions are competitive when you already have a valid LPN license, home health or OASIS experience, and can clear the Florida Clearinghouse background check. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, ID, and OASIS experience before applying.
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