Clinic LPN - Ortho Surgery Spine

Health First; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Health First in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to oversee wound-care procedures and patient management, ensuring quality and safety in daily clinical operations.

Under RN supervision, you will assist physicians, prepare rooms, collect specimens, administer medications, document care, and coordinate with the care team to support patient needs across facilities. Per diem schedule, with standard clinic hours and on-site work.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure from a Florida-credentialed program.
• Current Florida LPN license.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician in procedures as instructed.
• Maintain stock in treatment rooms and rotate dated meds.
• Collect blood/samples using sterile techniques and route to lab.
• Sterilize equipment and operate standard clinic tools.
• Administer medications ordered and document actions.
• Collaborate with nursing team to maintain professional standards.
• Support cost-effective use of equipment and supplies.
• Document billable activities promptly and accurately.
• Record vitals, allergies, and patient concerns in charts.
• Case manage wound care under RN supervision.
• Apply dressings as ordered.

Skills

Communication skills

Stress management

Leadership ability

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by overseeing the medical care given to patients while implementing high standards of care consistent with clinic office and medical policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by overseeing the medical care given to patients while implementing high standards of care consistent with clinic office and medical policies and procedures.

Primary Accountabilities

• Assist physician in all procedures as instructed:
• Maintains all stock in treatment rooms as well as rotation of dated medications, supplies, and keeps correct documentation of narcotic drugs.
• Collects blood and or samples as directed using sterile techniques which apply; process with correct paperwork, and direct to correct laboratory for processing.
• Sterilizes all equipment/instruments using proper techniques, as well as technical usage of all other standard equipment used at the Wound Clinic/and or Physician office.
• Administers all medications as ordered and assures all documentation is noted, as well as calling in medications to area pharmacies when requested by physician.
• Provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and their patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical wound care setting.
• Assists in use of equipment and materials in a cost-effective manner.
• Completes all documentation supporting billable activities in a timely manner.
• Maintains documentation and assessment of patients' vital signs, drug allergies and description of patients' complaints on all charts.
• Under the supervision of an RN, case manages patients with their wound care.
• Applies dressings as ordered per the physician.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse licensure from a credentialed program supported by the Florida Board of Nursing and obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Work Experience: N/A
• Licensure: Current Florida LPN license.
• Certification: Must hold and maintain current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date.
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
• Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in stressful environments.
• Ability to assess and quickly interpret data and assists physicians in the care and education of patients of various ages and levels of understanding.
• Demonstrates leadership ability and flexibility.
• Demonstrates knowledge of exposure to biohazardous waste, MSDA substances and unknown diseases.

Physical Requirements (medium)

• Physically agile; may require walking, standing running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently.
• Medium work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, with or without assistance.
• May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or overhead.
• May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to loud noise.
• May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC Guidelines.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
• Workspace may vary from open to confined.
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.

Benefits

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

Schedule

Per Diem

Shift Times

800am_500pm

Paygrade

PG-31