Orthopedic LPN – Full-Time, Growth & Stability

Floridaortho; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full time opportunities

Career growth

Excellent job security

Job summary

Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to triage medication and nurse calls and support daily clinic operations. The role requires a strong emphasis on HIPAA, EMR use, patient greeting, and team collaboration.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, coordinating patient care across the clinic, assisting physicians with EMR needs, taking vital signs, managing wounds, and casting/splinting as needed.

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 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

HIPAA compliance

Interpersonal & communication skills

Time management

EMR proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to triage medication and nurse calls and support daily clinic operations. The role requires a strong emphasis on HIPAA, EMR use, patient greeting, and team collaboration.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, coordinating patient care across the clinic, assisting physicians with EMR needs, taking vital signs, managing wounds, and casting/splinting as needed.