Orthopedic Clinic LPN – Patient Care & EMR Support

Florida-Orthopaedic-Institute; Rio Vista (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Orthopaedic Institute (FOI) seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Saint Petersburg clinic. The LPN will triage medication and nurse calls, support physicians, and help coordinate patient care across clinic spaces.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, collecting vitals, maintaining EMR records, assisting with wound care and casting/splinting as needed, and ensuring HIPAA compliance. The role emphasizes collaboration, professionalism, and patient-centered care at FOI.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 2 years of experience in the Medical Field, especially Orthopaedics.
• Casting and Splinting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in the use of Electronic Medical Records/Computers.
• Registered Nurse license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review daily schedule and prepare clinic area as needed.
• Prepare exam rooms: select, setup, and maintain medical supplies and equipment for all examinations and procedures.
• Receives and greets patients.
• Coordinate patient care through the clinic-waiting room, exam room, x-ray, procedure room and check out.
• Perform History of Present illness of patient.
• Maintain EMR records, updates and reviews as necessary.
• Assist Physician with EMR requirements.
• Measure vital signs (i.e. Ht, Wt, B/P, Pulse and respiration) as standing orders require.
• Simple Wound Care
• Removal of sutures or staples
• Casting/splinting as required
• Orders Physical/Occupational Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Medications and follow-up appointments.
• Clean and sterilize materials and instruments following universal precautions.
• Maintain Universal Precautions and Biomedical Waste Protocol.
• Participate in Staff meetings as requested.
• Monitor inventory of all medical supplies.
• Ability to maintain HIPAA Compliance
• Ability to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members.
• Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize multiple skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Following appropriate legal and ethical professional conduct.
• Assists with Emergency Situations within the clinic setting.
• Ability to assist with Nurse Office Visits.
• Maintains Infection control measures
• Maintain Logs required by the State of Florida.
• Assists clinic staff as needed.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

EMR proficiency

Interpersonal communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Florida Orthopaedic Institute (FOI) seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Saint Petersburg clinic. The LPN will triage medication and nurse calls, support physicians, and help coordinate patient care across clinic spaces.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, collecting vitals, maintaining EMR records, assisting with wound care and casting/splinting as needed, and ensuring HIPAA compliance. The role emphasizes collaboration, professionalism, and patient-centered care at FOI.