Community Health Systems·Granbury, Texas
The LPN delivers essential nursing care in a clinic setting, including patient intake, medication administration, and diagnostic testing. They also collaborate with healthcare providers to support patient care plans and maintain a sanitized, compliant clinic environment.
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The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the clinic setting delivers essential nursing care under the supervision of licensed practitioners or Registered Nurses. This role involves providing direct patient care, assisting with medical procedures, administering medications, performing diagnostic testing, and documenting patient information in the electronic medical record. The LPN collaborates with healthcare providers to support patient care plans, educates patients on managing their health, and ensures a safe and sanitized clinic environment. The LPN must demonstrate professionalism, critical thinking, and adherence to all confidentiality and compliance standards, including HIPAA.
Essential Functions
Performs patient intake, including observing, collecting, and documenting current symptoms, medical history, medications, and vital signs in the electronic medical record.
Provides direct patient care, including administering medications via oral, inhalation, or injection routes, applying and changing bandages, cleaning wounds, and assisting with medical and surgical procedures.
Conducts diagnostic testing such as EKGs and basic lab tests, ensuring proper sample collection and documentation.
Ensures timely follow-up with patients by responding to portal messages, phone calls, and test results, adhering to clinic communication policies.
Educates patients and their families on treatment plans, medication management, and preventative care, utilizing materials approved by providers.
Collaborates with healthcare providers to support patient care plans, advocating for patient health and well-being.
Maintains a clean and sanitized clinic environment, including equipment and hazardous materials disposal per infection control protocols.
Monitors and updates daily logs, such as narcotics, refrigerator temperatures, vaccines, and expiration dates, ensuring compliance with clinic policies.
Serves as a liaison between patients, providers, and families, demonstrating empathy, compassion, and adherence to privacy laws, including HIPAA.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
• 0-2 years experience in a clinical or outpatient setting required
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for an employer.
Candidates must hold a valid LPN or LVN license and a Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification. The role requires 0-2 years of experience in a clinical or outpatient setting and proficiency in electronic medical record systems.
Market context
In Texas, nursing roles like this often draw steady demand in dialysis and other patient-care settings because employers need licensed LVN/LPN candidates who can start safely and learn specialized workflows. These positions can be competitive when they require a current license, preferred dialysis experience, and completion of a training program soon after hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm you meet the license, color-recognition, and training expectations before applying.
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