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Gainesville, Texas

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

Licensed Practical NurseNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

The LPN Triage Nurse Liaison coordinates patient care across perioperative and post-acute phases while serving as a primary communication link between patients, families, and providers. They provide in-clinic support, perform triage functions, and ensure continuity of care through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical nursingPatient education

Orthopedic Surgery Career Context

Licensed Practical Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Licensed Practical Nurse by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedLicensed Practical Nurse median $67k (middle half $61k–$78k)78 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Licensed Practical Nurse listings in Texas6 active150 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 7% offer loan repayment150 active listings, Nov 2026
New Orthopedic Surgery listings334 in the last 30 days246 the 30 days before (+36%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Licensed Practical Nurse pay trend+8.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top LPN Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

8 jobs
3
<$80k
3
$80k-95k
1
$97k
1
$120k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

10 jobs
401k / retirement match
100%
Loan repayment
20%
Sign-on bonus
10%
CME allowance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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UCSF Health Medical Foundation · San Mateo, California

$90k-$120k
#2

Case Manager ( RN / RT / SW / LPN )

Select Specialty Hospital - Harrisburg · Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

$70k-$97k
#3

Licensed Practical Nurse - Triage

$29.52-$42.39/hr
#4

Case Manager RN LPN

$28-$39/hr
+ 10 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of LPN roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 145 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Gainesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$257k
Typical market rent
$1,480/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.