Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Elkhart Clinic • Elkhart, IN

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides professional nursing care under supervision and in accordance with established standards and practices. The role supports patient care and clinic operations, including preparing patients for examinations, managing patient flow, coordinating testing and procedures, documenting patient conditions, and assisting with patient and family education.

The position involves extensive standing and walking, handling and lifting patients, and occasional lifting or carrying of items weighing up to 40 pounds. Work takes place in a public, bloodborne-exposure environment, with frequent exposure to communicable diseases, potentially infectious bodily fluids, toxic substances, and medicinal preparations. The nurse uses a variety of medical equipment and may work under stressful conditions or irregular hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Valid current license to practice in Indiana.
• CPR certification.
• Knowledge of practical nursing principles and skills, examination and treatment room procedures, medications and their effects, patient education, and common safety hazards and precautions.
• Knowledge of computer keyboard use.
• Skill in administering treatments and medications as directed, using examination and treatment equipment, taking vital signs, and maintaining records and written reports.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards, recognize problems and recommend solutions, react calmly and effectively in emergencies, interpret and apply guidelines and procedures, communicate clearly, maintain confidentiality, and work as a team player.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to perform extensive standing and walking, handle and lift patients, and occasionally lift or carry items weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Corrected near and far vision and hearing within normal ranges.

Nice To Haves

• One year of practical nursing experience in an acute care or medical office setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Observe, record, and report patients’ conditions and reactions to drugs and treatment to the physician.
• Oversee appointment bookings and prioritize patient preferences in emergency situations.
• Maintain timely patient flow.
• Greet patients, prepare them for physical examinations, and screen them for appropriate information.
• Instruct patients in collecting samples and completing tests.
• Arrange patient testing, admissions, and surgical procedures.
• Respond to telephone calls, make accurate assessments, and take complete messages.
• Respond to patient needs in a timely manner and phone prescription orders to pharmacies.
• Assist with patient and family teaching.
• Ensure charts are prepared for the day and contain all appropriate paperwork.
• Apply aseptic technique and universal precautions.
• Clean and disinfect equipment as necessary.
• Label and properly store specimens and prepare them for courier pickup.
• Perform related work as required and requested within the scope of ability, training, and licensure, and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Paid holidays
• Half-day Fridays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED