Job Summary
LPN Clinic/Outpatient
TeemaGroup
Full-time
In-Office | Evansville, IN, United States
What you will be doing:
Perform delegated nursing services within the clinic setting in accordance with scope of practice and under the supervision of the Clinic Practice Manager
Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team and RN Care Manager to plan and implement interventions aligned with each patient’s individualized plan of care
Administer prescribed medications, vaccinations, and treatments following nursing standards and document all care appropriately
Withdraw blood from patients as instructed and within scope of practice, as designated
Maintain accurate and timely medical records and meet all charting and reporting requirements
Observe, document, and report patient conditions and responses to medications or treatments to physicians and care team members
Triage patients within scope of practice to determine urgency and priority of care
Educate patients and family members/caregivers on medications, treatments, and care instructions
Prepare equipment and assist providers during examinations, treatments, and diagnostic testing
Support clinic operations by assisting with daily appointments, patient flow, and emergency situations
Respond to incoming telephone calls and appropriately route or address concerns
Maintain exam rooms, ensure cleanliness, stock necessary supplies, and place items on reorder lists as needed
Monitor expiration dates of medications and clinic supplies on a scheduled basis
Communicate effectively during interdisciplinary team meetings, clinic meetings, and other assigned meetings
Assist, as assigned, with scheduling specialist appointments, coordinating hospital admissions, and providing reports to receiving units
Follow all organizational policies, procedures, and OSHA safety guidelines
Maintain confidentiality of all patient, family, and organizational information
Handle potentially infectious specimens using appropriate biohazard and universal precautions
Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to established safety protocols
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance enhancement activities
Engage in required continuing education, staff training, and professional development
Perform additional duties as assigned to support clinic and patient care operations
What you must have:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current LPN/LVN license in good standing in the required state
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (must be obtained within 90 days of employment)
Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and minimum state-required auto liability insurance
Medical clearance for communicable diseases with immunizations up to date prior to direct patient contact
Ability to pass a comprehensive pre-employment background check, including license verification, education verification, reference checks, exclusion lists, and drug screening