LPN - Employee Health Clinic - Full Time
About the role
Provides direct care of assigned patients within the framework of the Licensed Practical Nurse Act under the direction of a registered nurse. Directs and assists ancillary nursing staff with assigned duties and interacts with the multidisciplinary team and other personnel. Demonstrates professional responsibilities, is responsible for own practice, and assists other members of the healthcare team in providing the highest quality personalized patient care.
Responsibilities
- Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care through data gathering, planning and evaluation.
- Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served.
- Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, guests, family members and co‑workers to ensure a quality patient experience.
- Adapts to rapid change in a positive manner throughout the day as needs of the unit/department change.
- Manages personal professional development and maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance.
Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Work Experience: None required.
- Licensure: Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice.
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Preferred: IV therapy credentials.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent organizational and time‑management skills; self‑directed with good judgment.
- Strong interpersonal and delegation skills.
- Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The role requires physical effort beyond sedentary work, including occasional exertion of 50–100 lb, frequent exertion of 25–50 lb, and constant exertion of 10–20 lb to move objects. Employees may be required to stand, walk, and perform repetitive motions. Routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, and potentially hazardous medications or waste is expected.