Licensed Practical Nurse Weekdays South side
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Medical Clinic
Location: South Side Clinic – St. Joseph, Missouri
Schedule: Monday–Friday | No Weekends
Build your nursing career while making a difference in your community.
Northwest Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our medical services team at our South Side Clinic in St. Joseph, Missouri.
If you are looking for an opportunity to provide patient-centered care in an outpatient setting while maintaining work-life balance, we encourage you to apply. Join a team dedicated to delivering quality healthcare services and improving the health and well-being of our community.
At Northwest Health Services, we believe healthcare should be accessible to everyone. Through teamwork, compassion, and excellence, our employees help strengthen the communities we serve every day.
Why Join Northwest Health Services?
✔ Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends to support work-life balance
✔ PTO beginning accrual on day one
✔ Paid company holidays
✔ Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) benefits
✔ Supportive outpatient clinic environment
✔ Career growth and development opportunities
✔ Mission-driven organization serving our community
Position Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works collaboratively with providers and clinical staff to deliver quality patient care and support daily operations within an outpatient medical clinic environment.
What You Will Do
Patient Care & Clinical Support
- Prepare patients for examinations by obtaining vital signs, blood pressure, weight, medical histories, and updating problem lists
- Prepare patients for provider visits and assist during examinations and procedures
- Administer medications, injections, and treatments in accordance with nursing standards
- Draw laboratory specimens and prepare specimens for shipment including cultures, biopsies, and Pap smears
- Assist providers with procedures and ensure equipment is properly maintained before and after procedures
- Assist patients with ambulation, wheelchair transfers, and movement to and from examination tables
- Support patient education efforts and communicate information in a professional and compassionate manner
Patient Coordination & Communication
- Triage patient calls and walk-in concerns in a timely and professional manner
- Complete follow-up calls as directed by provider staff
- Answer and assess patient and hospital calls appropriately
- Prepare referral information and communicate relevant information to healthcare providers and outside entities
- Maintain tracking logs for labs, referrals, x-rays, and diagnostic services
Clinic Operations & Documentation
- Prepare, stock, and maintain examination rooms and required equipment
- Ensure instruments are cleaned and sterilized according to policy
- Review patient charts for completeness and appointment readiness
- Document treatments, medications, procedures, refills, assessments, telephone encounters, and office visits within the electronic medical record
- Maintain required documentation during downtime procedures
- Monitor medical supply needs and communicate ordering requirements according to organizational policy
Team & Compliance Responsibilities
- Collaborate with providers, supervisors, and staff to support organizational goals and objectives
- Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and educational opportunities
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements
- Adhere to all regulatory standards, organizational policies, and healthcare requirements
- Treat patients, coworkers, vendors, visitors, and partners respectfully and professionally at all times
- Perform other duties as assigned