Licensed Practical Nurse

Millennium Physician Group; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

401K with matching

Life Insurance & Disability

Paid time off

Floating holidays

EAP

Job summary

Millennium Physician Group in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) to provide licensed nursing care in ambulatory settings under supervision. You will collect clinical data, administer meds, support exams, and educate patients while documenting care per protocol.

You will work under established protocols, escalate variances, and apply foundational nursing knowledge to assigned tasks. EHR proficiency and strong patient communication are valued.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
• Active and unrestricted LPN/LVN license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS certification preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records and clinical equipment.
• Strong patient communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient histories, vital signs, and medications.
• Administer medications, immunizations, and routine nursing interventions.
• Prepare patients and rooms for visits, tests, and procedures.
• Perform nursing procedures, specimen collection, and wound care.
• Educate patients and caregivers about medications and follow-up care.
• Document assessments and care activities in the EHR.
• Escalate changes in patient condition to the supervising clinician.

Skills

Patient communication

Clinical documentation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Vocational/Practical Nursing Diploma

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are excited to announce an opening for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN). The Licensed Practical Nurse provides licensed nursing care to patients in an ambulatory, clinic, or other care delivery setting under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. Collects clinical information, administers medications and treatments, supports examinations and procedures, provides patient education, and documents care according to established nursing protocols and scope-of-practice requirements.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) delivers patient care within established protocols under close supervision by more senior clinical staff, escalating anything that falls outside defined parameters. Decisions follow established clinical guidelines and are reviewed routinely. Applies broad foundational clinical knowledge to defined assignments while building hands-on proficiency in the discipline.

How will you make an impact & Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Collect patient histories, vital signs, medication information, symptoms, and other clinical data and communicate significant findings to the supervising clinician.


• Administer medications, immunizations, treatments, and routine nursing interventions as authorized by applicable law, organizational policy, and the assigned plan of care.


• Prepare patients, examination rooms, instruments, and supplies for clinical visits, tests, and procedures.


• Perform approved clinical procedures, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, wound care, and other nursing activities within the licensed scope of practice.


• Reinforce provider instructions and educate patients and caregivers about medications, treatments, follow-up care, preventive services, and when to seek additional medical attention.


• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, communications, and care activities accurately and promptly in the electronic health record.


• Identify changes in patient condition, safety concerns, abnormal findings, or matters outside established protocols and escalates them to the appropriate licensed clinician.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited practical or vocational nursing program and 0 to 2 years of post-license clinical nursing experience.


• Active and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license in the state of practice required.


• Current Basic Life Support certification preferred; additional certifications may be required based on the assigned care setting.


• Foundational knowledge of practical nursing standards, medication administration, infection prevention, patient safety, and applicable scope-of-practice requirements.


• Ability to use electronic health record systems, medication administration records, clinical equipment, and standard office technology.


• Effective patient communication, clinical documentation, organization, and teamwork skills, with the ability to recognize and escalates changes in patient condition.

About Millennium Physician Group

Formed in 2008 and headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, with offices in Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, and Texas, Millennium Healthcare is the largest independent physician group in the state of Florida and one of the largest in the United States. At Millennium Physician Group, our employees are the foundation of our success. Our promise is to provide you with the tools to do your job successfully, as well as providing a team atmosphere that empowers you to seek better ways to deliver care to our patients and their families. We also promise to care for you as an individual and help you grow in your role.

What We Offer

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Matching


• Employer-Paid Life Insurance Short & Long-Term Disability


• Paid Time Off, Floating Holidays, and Paid Major Holidays


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Compensation Range:

$22.99

to

$34.49

The anticipated base salary range represents the Company’s good-faith estimate of the compensation it reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.