Licensed Practical Nurse - Clinic Coordinator

About the role

The Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team at the hospital-based clinic. Collaboration with Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Nursing, and Medical Assistants is imperative to the success of the clinic. The Clinic LPN utilizes the care process consistent with their license and within their scope of practice, providing direct nursing care to patients under the supervision of Providers (Surgeons and Advanced Practice Providers) in a trauma, surgical, and orthopedic clinic setting.

The LPN supports patient care related to acute injuries, pre-operative and post-operative follow-ups, and chronic orthopedic conditions, ensuring a high standard of clinical and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms, stock supplies, and maintain cleanliness and infection control standards.
• Complete intake forms, vital signs, wound care, dressing changes, suture and staple removal, casting and splinting assistance, and orthopedic device education.
• Assist with trauma and orthopedic procedures, pre- and post-operative care, and patient positioning.
• Assist surgeons and providers with in-clinic procedures, including local anesthetic administration, suture removal, drain management, and sterile field preparation.
• Provide patient education on medications, wound care, mobility aids (e.g., crutches), and post-discharge instructions.
• Support physicians and advanced practice providers during examinations and treatments.
• Coordinate pre-op and post-op testing (labs, imaging) and ensure all pre-surgical and post-surgical requirements are completed.
• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic health records (EHR) and ensure timely charting of patient care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care and follow-up appointments.
• Respond to patient questions and concerns with professionalism, compassion, and clinical expertise.
• Provide clerical support to the department director with various functional responsibilities and assist with departmental operations as required.
• Collaborate with the patient access team to ensure timely and accurate financial clearance of all clinic accounts.
• Schedule procedures and clinic visits.
• Work in collaboration with the Medical Assistant to ensure seamless transitions in patient care.
• Support organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts, and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure as LPN in the State of New Jersey.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLSHCP).
• Demonstrates the ability to perform department-specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

Work Environment

• Potential for exposure to the hazards and risks of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous substances, and potential injury.
• Considerable reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Extensive standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting of approximately 25 to 50 pounds.
• Occasional lifting of approximately 50 to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Pushing and pulling of heavy equipment.
• Some departments require the ability to distinguish colors.
• Periodic traveling to other department locations is expected.

Essential functions of this position are listed on the department-specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Retirement Plans with employer contributions.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage.
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement to support educational goals.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care.
• Wellness Programs.
• Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more.

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.