Licensed Practical Nurse

Palms Medical Group•Fleming Island, FL

17h

About The Position

Shape Your Future. Serve Your Community. Build Your Career with Palms! 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. 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 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.

Requirements

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
Employee 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
Employees will comply with job competencies and skill checkoffs as part of the annual evaluation.
Employees will be expected to navigate and operate the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Employees will meet Continuing Education Requirement for his/her certifications and licensures as per Florida State Statutes and/or board of authority
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Graduate of an accredited LPN program
Current LPN license in the State of Florida
Current BLS (basic life support) Certification
Effectively communicates complex and/or technical information to co-workers, patients and/or vendors.
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 o Exposure to chemical infectious / contagious illness o Exposure to chemical and inhalation of antibiotics during reconstitution o Exposure to X-Ray radiation o Exposure to a variety of scents and odors o Must utilize universal precaution in clinical or exposure situations as prescribed by federal state, and local guidelines and /or laws