CMA / LPN Wellness Nurse, Medical Clinic, Full Time - JR121-2

Job Title: Quality & Wellness Nurse (CMA or LPN)

Location: Medical Clinic – Chipley, FL

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Northwest Florida Community Hospital is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality & Wellness Nurse (CMA or LPN) to join our medical clinic team. This position supports clinical quality initiatives, preventive care programs, and wellness services to improve patient outcomes. The Quality & Wellness Nurse works closely with providers and clinic staff to ensure patients receive recommended screenings, follow-up care, and education to promote overall health and wellness.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with quality improvement initiatives and performance measures within the clinic
• Review patient charts to identify care gaps and preventive health needs
• Contact patients to schedule preventive screenings, wellness visits, and follow-up appointments
• Support providers with population health and chronic disease management programs
• Track and report quality metrics such as immunizations, screenings, and preventive care compliance
• Provide patient education on wellness, preventive care, and chronic disease management
• Assist with clinical documentation and quality reporting requirements
• Coordinate care with providers, nursing staff, and administrative team members
• Maintain compliance with clinic policies, HIPAA regulations, and quality standards
• Perform basic clinical duties within scope of certification/licensure as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Current Florida certification or licensure required
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within required timeframe
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and clinical documentation
• Excellent organizational, communication, and patient interaction skills
• Ability to work independently while supporting a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in primary care or outpatient clinic setting
• Experience with quality measures, population health, or preventive care programs
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems

Work Environment

This position is located in a medical clinic setting and requires frequent interaction with patients, providers, and clinic staff. Duties may include computer work, patient communication, and occasional clinical support.

Work Remotely : No

Perks for our team :

401K with employer match

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

FREE Services with NFCH Providers

A generous PTO plan

Competitive pay

Health and Wellness Discounts

*Details outlining program specifics are available upon request

Pay

Based on years’ of experience

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job require­ments. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, schedule and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Northwest Florida Community Hospital is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Northwest Florida Community Hospital are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Northwest Florida Community Hospital will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.

In addition, as part of our commitment to quality and excellence, Northwest Florida Community Hospital will continue to maintain a safe, healthy environment for you by requiring all applicants, who are tentatively selected for a position, to submit to a criminal history check and screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment for a job.

Final confirmation of any job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including a pre-employment drug screening and background screening. Failure to submit to either screening, falsification of any screening information, or a positive finding on a drug test will result in removal from consideration for employment for a period of one year.