Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Care Alliance Health Center•Cleveland, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care and clinical support within the outpatient primary care setting. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or licensed provider, the LPN assists in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to diverse and underserved populations.
Requirements
- Knowledge of basic nursing principles and clinical procedures
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced outpatient environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based care model
- Commitment to providing culturally competent care to diverse populations
- Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse license in the State of Ohio
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Nice To Haves
- One year of clinical experience preferred
- Experience in primary care, community health, or ambulatory care preferred
- Experience with electronic health records preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for examination by obtaining vital signs, medical history updates, and medication reconciliation
- Assist providers during patient examinations and procedures
- Administer medications, injections, and immunizations according to provider orders and standing protocols
- Perform point-of-care testing and collect laboratory specimens as appropriate
- Support daily clinic operations and patient flow
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record
- Assist with care coordination activities including referrals, lab tracking, and follow-up care
- Support preventive screening initiatives including immunizations and health screenings
- Assist providers with chronic disease management activities such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma monitoring
- Participate in outreach and follow-up efforts to improve patient adherence to care plans
- Work collaboratively with providers, registered nurses, medical assistants, and care coordination staff
- Participate in daily team huddles and care planning activities
- Communicate patient concerns or changes in condition to appropriate clinical staff
- Adhere to clinical policies, procedures, and infection control guidelines
- Support organizational quality improvement initiatives and reporting requirements
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
