LPN - Primary Care

Indiana University Health System • Muncie, DE

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The LPN provides nursing care to individual patients by using the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate care. The role includes patient assessment, monitoring, medication administration, wound care, and assisting with admission, discharge, and transfer processes. The LPN collaborates with the healthcare team, evaluates patient responses and progress toward goals, and performs delegated nursing measures only when qualified, prepared, and licensed to do so.

The position is located at 2901 W. Jackson St, Muncie, IN 47304. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Successful completion of orientation is required.

Requirements

• Graduation from a nationally accredited licensed practical nursing program.
• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) LPN license.
• Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Successful completion of orientation.
• Dependable and reliable team player.
• Positive attitude and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting.
• Willingness to learn and support teammates.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required depending on unit or department specialty and patient care policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document patient assessments within the LPN scope of practice.
• Obtain and monitor vital signs.
• Administer medications, including oral, topical, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications, as permitted by policy.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and report concerns to the RN or provider.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transfer processes.
• Provide wound care and dressing changes.
• Use the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for individual patients.
• Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team.
• Evaluate responses to interventions and patient status toward goal achievement.
• Accept delegated nursing measures for which qualified, prepared, and licensed to perform.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthy Results Wellness Program with bi-weekly incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree