Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region, providing compassionate and efficient care in a busy clinical setting. As an Advanced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will support physicians and mid-level providers by performing patient assessments, administering treatments, conducting testing, and educating patients to promote their well-being.

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 environments and managing instruments.
• Support examinations within the scope of your license and perform phone triage.
• Serve as a liaison between patients and healthcare 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, height, and weight with precision.
• Manage and update patient medication lists and summaries.
• Perform point-of-care lab testing and collect specimens as ordered.
• Educate patients and guardians on electronic health record tools and provide supportive teaching.
• Schedule diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, handling precertifications and authorizations as needed.
• Train new LPNs and medical assistants in clinic protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrate accountability, adaptability, teamwork, and maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.

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 employment. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Physical and Mental Requirements

This role demands considerable mental focus and physical activity, including lifting up to 35 pounds, frequent walking, standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.

Working Conditions

Expect regular exposure to infectious diseases and occasional interactions with challenging individuals. Minimal physical discomfort is anticipated.