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Job Description: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Pay Rate: $37.17 per hour
Position Type: Temporary / Contract
Schedule: Part-Time - Approximately 30 clinic hours per week
Work Arrangement: On-site, patient-facing
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Training/Orientation: Initial 3 weeks
Safety Sensitive: Yes
Position Summary
We are seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide high-quality, evidence-based patient care in a fast-paced outpatient clinic environment.
The successful candidate will use clinical knowledge and critical-thinking skills to assess patient needs, administer medications and treatments, perform clinical procedures, document patient information, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to support positive patient outcomes.
Candidates must have experience in Primary Care, Urgent Care, or Emergency Room settings. Experience in phlebotomy, vaccine administration, point-of-care testing, and electronic medical record (EMR) systems is required.
All positions are safety sensitive.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer oral, injectable, intravenous, and topical medications as authorized and within the scope of practice.
- Perform routine patient assessments and monitor vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature.
- Identify and document abnormal findings and changes in patient condition.
- Monitor patient pain levels and document responses to treatments.
- Perform phlebotomy, administer vaccines, and conduct point-of-care testing.
- Document patient medical histories, including illnesses, medications, allergies, surgeries, and family history, in the electronic medical record.
- Conduct medication reviews to identify potential side effects and drug interactions.
- Assist with mental health screenings, including assessments for depression, mood, behavior, and cognitive function, as appropriate to the role.
- Educate patients on medication administration, self-care techniques, and disease management.
- Connect patients with healthcare services and community resources when appropriate.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked clinical environment.
- Follow established clinical protocols, safety procedures, documentation standards, and applicable nursing regulations.
Required Qualifications
- Current, active, unrestricted LPN or LVN license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
- License must be in good standing, with no current or prior disciplinary actions.
- For compact licenses, the license must be issued by the candidate's primary state of residence.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. The expiration date must be at least 30 days beyond the anticipated start date.
- Minimum of one (1) year of related healthcare work experience.
- Previous experience in Primary Care, Urgent Care, or Emergency Room settings.
- Experience with phlebotomy, vaccine administration, and point-of-care testing.
- Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Verifiable high school diploma or GED.
- Ability to complete the required three-week training and orientation period.
- Availability to work the required part-time schedule, including every other weekend and some major holidays.
Experience restrictions: Candidates whose experience is limited to long-term care settings, including nursing homes, home health, long-term acute care (LTAC), or skilled nursing facilities, should not be submitted. Candidates must have relevant Primary Care, Urgent Care, or Emergency Room experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using Epic electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and patient education skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced outpatient clinic.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Schedule and Training Requirements
- Part-time schedule totaling approximately 30 clinic hours per week.
- Initial three weeks of training and orientation are required.
- Following training, work schedules will be created in six-week blocks.
- Shifts may range from 7 to 10 hours, depending on clinic operating hours and staffing needs.
- A typical workweek consists of two or three weekdays and every other weekend.
- Some major holiday shifts are required.
- Candidates must be available to complete the entire initial three-week training period without conflicting planned time off.
