Triage Licensed Practical Nurse | Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute | Day Shift | Full-time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, FL seeks an LPN Triage Nurse Liaison to coordinate care across perioperative to post-acute phases. You will serve as a key communication link among patients, families, and providers, and support education and guidance in ambulatory settings.

The role involves in-clinic support, cross-cover duties with other triage nurses, and adherence to institutional policies. Strong clinical knowledge in ambulatory care, scheduling, triage, and documentation is required, with Florida

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Current Florida LPN license.
• 1 year specialty nursing or 2 years LPN clinical experience.
• Strong initiative with multi-tasking ability.
• Excellent problem-solving and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care across perioperative to post-acute phases.
• Act as primary liaison between patients, families, and care teams.
• Provide in-clinic support and patient education.
• Schedule and triage for ambulatory services.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

LPN

Florida licensure

Ambulatory care

Care coordination

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

LPN program

Job description

Overview

The LPN Triage Nurse Liaison serves as a critical coordinator of care, supporting the full continuum of patient management' from perioperative to acute and post-acute phases. This role functions as a key communication link between patients, families, healthcare providers, and support services to ensure timely, compassionate, and efficient care delivery. Serve as the primary liaison offering education, support, and guidance in an ambulatory care setting. Provide in-clinic support as requested by management. Cross-cover duties with other triage nurses to ensure continuity of care during staff absences. Advanced knowledge and clinical experience in specialty specific nursing or a related ambulatory care setting is preferred. Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills. Ability to work collaboratively across interdisciplinary teams. Proficiency in patient care coordination, including scheduling and triage functions. Adheres to institutional policies and regulatory standards as directed by the Nurse Manager and Medical Director.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program.
• Current licensure as an LPN by the State of Florida.
• At least 1 year of specialty-specific nursing experience or 2 years of clinical experience as an LPN required.
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to support collaboration across healthcare disciplines.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Current licensure by the State of Florida as an LPN.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or obtained at the first opportunity with employment.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation

• Employees in this position will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a non-frequent driver.
• Frequent Driver Definition: An employee who uses their personal or Shands automobile:
  • At least once daily; or
  • At least five individual trips per week; or
  • Drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of their job.
• The appropriate operator designation should be indicated on the Request for Personnel (RFP) form when the RFP is submitted to post the position.