Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Description:

Our Mission

To transform lives by providing exceptional, accessible, and compassionate healthcare experiences for all.

Our Vision

Care Alliance will be the health center of choice , delivering compassionate, high-quality, and innovative healthcare that empowers individuals and strengthens communities. We are committed to advocacy, accessibility, and excellence , ensuring every patient receives the care they deserve with dignity, respect, and unwavering support.

Our Values

• Accessibility: We are committed to eliminating barriers to care, ensuring that every individual—regardless of background or circumstance—has access to high-quality healthcare. 
• Collaboration: Our strength comes from collaboration, fostering communication and teamwork among employees, patients, and community stakeholders to achieve shared goals. 
• Accountability: We are unwavering in our commitment to accountability, upholding the highest standards in patient care, employee well-being, and organizational excellence.
• Compassion: We treat every person with dignity, empathy, and respect, building trust through genuine care and understanding. 
• Innovation: We embrace change and seek out creative solutions to continuously improve the experiences of our employees, patients, and community. 
• Excellence: We are relentless in our pursuit of excellence, ensuring superior clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and transformative patient experiences. 

Community Impact:
We are deeply rooted in the communities we serve, dedicated to creating positive, sustainable change through outreach, advocacy, and partnerships.

Position Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care and clinical support within the outpatient primary care setting. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or licensed provider, the LPN assists in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to diverse and underserved populations.

Competencies/Responsibilities:

*Include but are not limited to:

· Prepare patients for examination by obtaining vital signs, medical history updates, and medication reconciliation

· Assist providers during patient examinations and procedures

· Administer medications, injections, and immunizations according to provider orders and standing protocols

· Perform point-of-care testing and collect laboratory specimens as appropriate

· Support daily clinic operations and patient flow

· Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record
Assist with care coordination activities including referrals, lab tracking, and follow-up care

· Support preventive screening initiatives including immunizations and health screenings

· Assist providers with chronic disease management activities such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma monitoring

· Participate in outreach and follow-up efforts to improve patient adherence to care plans

· Work collaboratively with providers, registered nurses, medical assistants, and care coordination staff

· Participate in daily team huddles and care planning activities

· Communicate patient concerns or changes in condition to appropriate clinical staff

· Adhere to clinical policies, procedures, and infection control guidelines
Support organizational quality improvement initiatives and reporting requirements

· Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations

· Knowledge of basic nursing principles and clinical procedures

· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced outpatient environment

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills

· Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based care model

· Commitment to providing culturally competent care to diverse populations

Minimum Education and Experience:

Required:

· Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program

· Current Licensed Practical Nurse license in the State of Ohio

· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

· One year of clinical experience preferred

· Experience in primary care, community health, or ambulatory care preferred

· Experience with electronic health records preferred

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the clinic during shifts
Ability to lift and assist patients as needed
Manual dexterity required for clinical procedures and equipment operation

Compensation details: 27-30 Hourly Wage

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