Ambulatory Clinic LPN - Float Team & Direct Patient Care

Olathe Health; Pavilion; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Olathe Health seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Float Team at the Olathe Medical Pavilion A ambulatory clinic. The LPN will coordinate care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, promote patient health, and support families while following nursing standards and organizational policies.

The role involves direct patient care, medication administration, charting, and pre-visit planning, with a focus on efficient workflow in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse graduation from an accredited LPN program.
• High School Graduate or GED.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and prepares them for examination or procedure; records health history and vital signs.
• Administers IM, subcutaneous, and oral medications per nursing standards and documents patient response.
• Assists with setup of supplies/equipment and supports physician during treatment and testing.
• Ensures accurate chart entries and timely chart forwarding.
• Coordinates test scheduling and referrals; obtains pre-authorizations when directed.
• Collects and delivers lab specimens; enters EMR as needed and communicates results.
• Notifies patients of results and follow-up; provides education via RN/MD guidance.
• Reviews medications and discharge instructions with patient/family.
• Responds to calls and screens for referrals to RN or physician.
• Performs pre-visit planning by reviewing EMR history and ordering labs/tests per protocol.
• Completes forms and obtains physician signatures as appropriate.
• Performs competencies of the assigned unit and adapts duties as required.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Critical thinking

Basic computer skills

Education

LPN program

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Medical office software

Job description

Olathe Health seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Float Team at the Olathe Medical Pavilion A ambulatory clinic. The LPN will coordinate care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, promote patient health, and support families while following nursing standards and organizational policies.

The role involves direct patient care, medication administration, charting, and pre-visit planning, with a focus on efficient workflow in a fast-paced clinic environment.