Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region, providing compassionate and expert care in an internal medicine clinic setting. This Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) role supports physicians and mid-level providers by delivering thorough patient assessments, treatments, testing, and education.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to clinic policies ensuring patient safety, including infection control and safe patient handling.
• Administer medications via oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous routes as prescribed.
• Assist providers during procedures, maintaining sterile fields and managing instruments.
• Support examinations within the scope of licensure and perform phone triage.
• Serve as a liaison between patients and providers, communicating test results and addressing patient inquiries.
• Document patient complaints and visit details accurately according to provider preferences.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and obtain vital signs and measurements precisely.
• Manage and update medication lists and patient summaries.
• Conduct point-of-care lab testing and collect specimens as ordered.
• Educate patients on electronic health record tools and provide supportive teaching.
• Schedule diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, handling precertifications and authorizations.
• Train new LPNs and medical assistants in clinic protocols.
• Demonstrate accountability, teamwork, and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Graduation from an accredited LPN program and completion of an approved IV therapy course are required.

Experience

Previous nursing or healthcare experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Certifications and Licenses

Must hold a current LPN license valid in the state of Missouri and American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.

Physical and Mental Requirements

This role demands considerable mental focus and physical activity including lifting up to 35 pounds, frequent walking, standing, turning, and reaching. Exposure to infectious and communicable diseases is common, requiring adherence to safety protocols.