Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Northeast Regional Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Northeast Regional Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Kirksville, Missouri
You'll give direct patient care in an outpatient clinic: medications, procedures, diagnostic testing and charting.
Posted Oct 16
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- Days
- Unit and setting
- Northeast Regional Orthopedics & Sports Medicine · Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Northeast Regional Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
- License
- LPN license LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse required
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- LVN as an alternative to LPN LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse required
- Certification
- BCLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association BCLS - Basic Life Support obtained from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required
- Experience
- 0-2 years clinical or outpatient experience 0-2 years experience in a clinical or outpatient setting required
- Also asks
- Knowledge of electronic medical record systems Knowledge of electronic medical record systems for accurate and timely documentation.
- Also asks
- Authorized to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship now or later
What it pays
- Loan repayment
- Student Loan Support – Assistance available for eligible roles
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, dental, vision and life insuranceBenefits You Can Count On - Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- BenefitsGenerous PTO and extended illness benefits
- Benefits401(k) with company matchInvest in Your Future - 401(k) with company match
- BenefitsCareer development and advancement pathwaysGrow With Us - Career development, learning opportunities, and advancement pathways
- BenefitsLicensure and certification reimbursement for eligible rolesWe Invest in Your Success - Licensure and certification reimbursement for eligible roles
- BenefitsStudent loan assistance for eligible rolesStudent Loan Support - Assistance available for eligible roles
More benefits (6)
- BenefitsEmployee rewards and recognition programsYour Wins Deserve Recognition - Employee rewards and recognition programs
- BenefitsVoluntary pet, identity-protection and legal insuranceAdditional Voluntary Benefits - Choose from options such as pet insurance, identity protection, and legal insurance.
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Student loan support for eligible roles
- Voluntary pet insurance, identity protection, and legal insurance
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Patient intake: symptoms, history, medications, vitals Performs patient intake, including observing, collecting, and documenting current symptoms, medical history, medications, and vital signs in the electronic medical record.
- Day to day
- Oral, inhaled and injected medications administering medications via oral, inhalation, or injection routes
- Day to day
- Bandage changes and wound cleaning applying and changing bandages, cleaning wounds
- Day to day
- Assisting with medical and surgical procedures assisting with medical and surgical procedures
- Day to day
- EKGs and basic lab tests Conducts diagnostic testing such as EKGs and basic lab tests, ensuring proper sample collection and documentation.
- Day to day
- Patient follow-up by portal, phone and test results Ensures timely follow-up with patients by responding to portal messages, phone calls, and test results
- Day to day
- Patient and family teaching on treatment, medications and prevention Educates patients and their families on treatment plans, medication management, and preventative care
- Day to day
- Narcotic, vaccine, refrigerator and expiration logs Monitors and updates daily logs, such as narcotics, refrigerator temperatures, vaccines, and expiration dates
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Original listing
Posted on Northeast Regional Orthopedics & Sports Medicine’s careers page.
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Why Join Us? Be Valued for What You Bring to the Team – Competitive pay that rewards your hard work Benefits You Can Count On – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage Work Hard. Recharge Often. – Generous PTO and extended illness benefits Invest in Your Future – 401(k) with company match Grow With Us – Career development, learning opportunities, and advancement pathways We Invest in Your Success – Licensure and certification reimbursement for eligible roles Student Loan Support – Assistance available for eligible roles Your Wins Deserve Recognition – Employee rewards and recognition programs A Team You'll Love Working With – A collaborative, purpose-driven culture making a difference every day Additional Voluntary Benefits – Choose from options such as pet insurance, identity protection, and legal insurance.
Great people. Great benefits. Meaningful work.
Join us and make an impact.
Job Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the clinic setting delivers essential nursing care under the supervision of licensed practitioners or Registered Nurses. This role involves providing direct patient care, assisting with medical procedures, administering medications, performing diagnostic testing, and documenting patient information in the electronic medical record. The LPN collaborates with healthcare providers to support patient care plans, educates patients on managing their health, and ensures a safe and sanitized clinic environment. The LPN must demonstrate professionalism, critical thinking, and adherence to all confidentiality and compliance standards, including HIPAA.
Essential Functions
Performs patient intake, including observing, collecting, and documenting current symptoms, medical history, medications, and vital signs in the electronic medical record. Provides direct patient care, including administering medications via oral, inhalation, or injection routes, applying and changing bandages, cleaning wounds, and assisting with medical and surgical procedures. Conducts diagnostic testing such as EKGs and basic lab tests, ensuring proper sample collection and documentation.
Ensures timely follow-up with patients by responding to portal messages, phone calls, and test results, adhering to clinic communication policies. Educates patients and their families on treatment plans, medication management, and preventative care, utilizing materials approved by providers. Collaborates with healthcare providers to support patient care plans, advocating for patient health and well-being.
Maintains a clean and sanitized clinic environment, including equipment and hazardous materials disposal per infection control protocols. Monitors and updates daily logs, such as narcotics, refrigerator temperatures, vaccines, and expiration dates, ensuring compliance with clinic policies. Serves as a liaison between patients, providers, and families, demonstrating empathy, compassion, and adherence to privacy laws, including HIPAA.
Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains regular and reliable attendance. Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications 0-2 years experience in a clinical or outpatient setting required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Proficiency in direct patient care, including medication administration and diagnostic testing. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers. Knowledge of electronic medical record systems for accurate and timely documentation.
Understanding of infection control protocols and clinic safety standards. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address patient care challenges effectively. Time management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Empathy, compassion, and professionalism in patient interactions. Licenses and Certifications LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required or LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse required BCLS - Basic Life Support obtained from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U. S. for an employer.
What's around it?
Kirksville, MO
Living costs about 9% below the US average
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