Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Evansville, Indiana
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, compassionate primary care services within a clinic setting serving a frail and elderly population.
Posted Sep 28
- Unit and setting
- primary care clinic · Clinic Setting: Primary care clinic serving a frail and elderly populationfrail and elderly population
- License
- LPN or LVN license Current LPN/LVN license in good standing in the required stateLPN/LVN license in good standing
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- LPN/LVN license in good standing Current LPN/LVN license in good standing in the required state
- License
- valid driver's license and auto liability insurance Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and minimum state-required auto liability insurance
- Certification
- BLS certification within 90 days of employmentAfter hire · must be obtained within 90 days of employment Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (must be obtained within 90 days of employment)
- Education
- graduate of an accredited school of nursing Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Also asks
- medical clearance for communicable diseases with up-to-date immunizations Medical clearance for communicable diseases with immunizations up to date prior to direct patient contact
- Also asks
- comprehensive pre-employment background check and drug screening Ability to pass a comprehensive pre-employment background check, including license verification, education verification, reference checks, exclusion lists, and drug screening
Preferred
- Certification
- IV Certification IV Certification (preferred)
- Experience
- one year of LPN/LVN experience One year of experience working as an LPN/LVN (strongly preferred)
- Experience
- one year working with frail or elderly population At least one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population (preferred)
What it pays
Benefits
- CEU Allowance
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- perform delegated nursing services Perform delegated nursing services within the clinic setting in accordance with scope of practice and under the supervision of the Clinic Practice Manager
- Day to day
- collaborate with interdisciplinary team and RN care manager on care plans Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team and RN Care Manager to plan and implement interventions aligned with each patient’s individualized plan of care
- Day to day
- administer prescribed medications, vaccinations, and treatments Administer prescribed medications, vaccinations, and treatments following nursing standards and document all care appropriately
- Day to day
- phlebotomy Withdraw blood from patients as instructed and within scope of practice, as designated
- Day to day
- maintain medical records and complete charting Maintain accurate and timely medical records and meet all charting and reporting requirements
- Day to day
- observe and report patient conditions to physicians and care team Observe, document, and report patient conditions and responses to medications or treatments to physicians and care team members
- Day to day
- triage patients Triage patients within scope of practice to determine urgency and priority of care
- Day to day
- educate patients and caregivers on medications and treatments Educate patients and family members/caregivers on medications, treatments, and care instructions
- Day to day
- prepare equipment and assist providers during exams and procedures Prepare equipment and assist providers during examinations, treatments, and diagnostic testing
- Day to day
- assist with clinic appointments, patient flow, and emergencies Support clinic operations by assisting with daily appointments, patient flow, and emergency situations
- Day to day
- answer and route telephone calls Respond to incoming telephone calls and appropriately route or address concerns
- Day to day
- maintain and stock exam rooms Maintain exam rooms, ensure cleanliness, stock necessary supplies, and place items on reorder lists as needed
- Day to day
- monitor expiration dates of medications and supplies Monitor expiration dates of medications and clinic supplies on a scheduled basis
- Day to day
- participate in team and clinic meetings Communicate effectively during interdisciplinary team meetings, clinic meetings, and other assigned meetings
- Day to day
- assist with specialist appointments and hospital admissions coordination Assist, as assigned, with scheduling specialist appointments, coordinating hospital admissions, and providing reports to receiving units
- Day to day
- follow organizational policies and OSHA guidelines Follow all organizational policies, procedures, and OSHA safety guidelines
- Day to day
- handle potentially infectious specimens with biohazard precautions Handle potentially infectious specimens using appropriate biohazard and universal precautions
- Day to day
- participate in quality improvement initiatives Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance enhancement activities
- Day to day
- engage in continuing education and staff training Engage in required continuing education, staff training, and professional development
- Details
- on-site, clinic-based role Work Type: On-site, clinic-based role
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
Original listing
Posted on TEEMA Group’s careers page.
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Role Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, compassionate primary care services within a clinic setting serving a frail and elderly population. Working under the direction of the Clinic Practice Manager and in close collaboration with physicians, Registered Nurses, and an interdisciplinary care team, the LPN/LVN supports comprehensive, patient-centered care through medication administration, clinical assessments, participant education, and care coordination. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative, mission-driven healthcare environment.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
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
Required Qualifications
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
Desired Qualifications
One year of experience working as an LPN/LVN (strongly preferred)
IV Certification (preferred)
At least one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population (preferred)
If not present, training will be provided upon hire
Strong communication, teamwork, and patient-education skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary clinic environment
Location & Work Type
Work Type: On-site, clinic-based role Setting: Primary care clinic serving a frail and elderly population
If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at DSalgado@teemagroup.com or by calling/texting (949) 295-5951.
I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!
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What's around it?
Evansville, INFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 9% below the US average
- Median rent
- $975/mo
- Household income
- $53,387/yr, all local households, not nurse pay