Outapatient LPN, Primary Care (Lewis Center)

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

About the role

Join our primary care team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of adult patients in a collaborative, patient-centered practice. This full-time position offers a consistent Monday-Friday schedule with no evenings, weekends, or holidays, giving you the opportunity to enjoy an excellent work-life balance while building lasting relationships with patients and your care team.

This position provides nursing care to patients and families along the health illness continuum in diverse health care settings while collaborating with the health care team. The LPN is accountable for the practice of nursing as defined by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The LPN delegates nursing tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) using the criteria written in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. This position serves as a resource for other associates. May communicate instructions, do minor scheduling, and inspect work. Does not hire, fire, discipline, promote, demote, transfer, or appraise, but may be consulted by higher management in these areas. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, no weekends, no holidays. Hours of operation: 7:00am-5:00pm; schedule depends on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial, ongoing, and functional health status assessment as applicable to the population and/or individual. Collects and documents initial and ongoing subjective and objective data from patients, significant others, and communities. Reviews data obtained by other members of the health care team and incorporates into assessment. Identifies and communicates assessment findings, both initial and ongoing, to appropriate people via referrals, rounds, huddles, reports, and care conferences. Uses assessment data to identify pertinent nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems. Collaborates assessment findings with providers and members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
• Based on nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems, documents planned nursing interventions to achieve outcomes appropriate to patient needs including age, size, and development stage. Initiates and/or coordinates care plans and individualizes critical paths/medical management plans. Promotes cost-effective care by minimizing fragmentation, maximizing coordination, and facilitating patient/family through the health care system. Carries out and documents interventions to assist patient/community to achieve expected outcomes. Uses scientific knowledge, critical thinking, technical skills, and effective interpersonal skills to provide direct patient care as needed.
• Evaluates and documents response to nursing interventions and achievement of outcomes at appropriately determined intervals; as part of a multidisciplinary team, revises plan of care based on evaluative data.
• Delegates tasks in accordance with specific criteria and state statutes. Reviews work performed by those to whom it is delegated. Coordinates continuity of care as indicated by patient/family/community needs and resources along the health/wellness continuum in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Participates in development of self, peers, and others (e.g., MAs, nursing students). Coaches other employees and provides feedback to others, as appropriate.
• Actively participates in process improvement activities to achieve targeted measures of clinical quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance. Acts as patient advocate. Participates and shares information from committees, research, and self-development programs. Communicates and participates appropriately in staff meetings and collaborates with providers. Manages resources including personnel, supplies, and equipment to maintain a safe and efficient environment. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality, and efficiency in performing job duties.
• Supports providers by managing clinical messages and refill requests, triaging patient calls, coordinating referrals, and responding to MyChart communications.
• Performs direct patient care responsibilities, including obtaining vital signs, administering injections, completing EKGs, and assisting with preventative care and annual wellness visits.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED (required).
• BLS - Basic Life Support (American Heart Association).
• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse (National Council of State Boards of Nursing).
• Current license from the State of Ohio.
• Successfully completed Ohio Board of Nursing approved medication course.
• 2-3 years of clinical experience.
• Confident working independently, communicates effectively, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and initiative are essential.

Benefits

This opportunity is ideal for candidates seeking a stable schedule, a positive team environment, and the chance to grow their career in primary care.