We are seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join a busy clinical team in a regional healthcare setting within the Southern United States. This role requires maintaining a professional demeanor and delivering excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and colleagues, following a patient-centered communication model.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform patient triage and rooming efficiently.
- Record vital signs, allergies, height, weight, and medication history prior to examinations.
- Assist with patient and family education to support health outcomes.
- Prepare and administer injections, dress wounds, and remove sutures.
- Conduct cognitive testing when applicable.
- Document all patient interactions accurately and promptly in medical records.
- Schedule precertifications for hospital procedures and manage medication orders, refills, and insurance approvals under physician guidance.
- Review and act on physician messages, lab results, diagnostic imaging, and electronic prescriptions daily.
- Process FMLA, disability, and other relevant forms in a timely manner.
- Support clinical staff and assist physicians with procedures as needed.
- Perform administrative duties including computer applications, answering phones, greeting patients, scheduling appointments, updating medical records, coding, insurance forms, billing, and bookkeeping.
Education: Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program and current licensure.
Experience: Prior clinical experience in a healthcare setting preferred, with strong skills in patient care and administrative support.
Requirements: Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask, and commitment to patient-centered care.
This position offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a healthcare team serving the Southern regional community, fostering a warm and supportive environment for patients and staff alike.
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse in echo at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $65,520–$79,300
For context, most lpns earn between $65,520–$79,300 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.