Clinic LPN

IHA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for part-time work in our outpatient clinic. The role involves direct patient care, assisting providers, performing wellness screenings, and coordinating referrals and follow-ups to ensure efficient, high-quality care.

Responsibilities include documenting medical data, administering medications, educating patients, maintaining aseptic techniques, and supporting the team with scheduling and transitions of care.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Iowa; multi-state licensure may be required based on location.
• BLS certification due within 3 months of hire.
• Mandatory Reporter abuse training within 3 months of hire.
• Proficient in Windows, email, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care with accurate documentation and aseptic technique.
• Administer medications and immunizations under provider supervision.
• Coordinate scheduling, referrals, and follow-ups to ensure continuity of care.
• Educate patients and families based on needs and discharge plans.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to policies.
• Cross-cover other clinic areas as needed.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

IA LPN license

BLS certification

Mandatory Reporter training

Computer skills

English proficiency

Diversity collaboration

Interprofessional communication

MS Office

Windows OS

Tools

MS Office

Windows OS

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE

The Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care in outpatient and clinic settings, supporting providers through delivery of patient care, clinical procedures, and patient education using evidence-based practices. This role involves managing clinical data, performing wellness screenings, and facilitating referrals, scheduling, and follow-ups to ensure high-quality, efficient care.

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

The Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care in outpatient and clinic settings, supporting providers through delivery of patient care, clinical procedures, and patient education using evidence-based practices. This role involves managing clinical data, performing wellness screenings, and facilitating referrals, scheduling, and follow-ups to ensure high-quality, efficient care.

Essential Functions

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Deliver patient care through patient preparation, vital sign collection, and documentation. Assist with various procedures, exams, and diagnostic equipment (e.g., tympanometry, spirometry). Maintain aseptic techniques during preparation, procedures, and medication administration.
• Administer medications, treatments, and immunizations under the direction of providers.
• Prepare and organize patient charts with the necessary information. File dictations and ensure completion of all required documentation. Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care
• Schedule procedures, labs, x-rays, and surgeries; provide pre- and post-surgery information. Assist with patient outreach for overdue visits, labs, and referrals.
• Coordinate physician schedules and ensure insurance pre-certifications. Schedule and manage patient follow-ups, ensuring continuity of care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to organizational standards and ethical guidelines.
• Educate patients and families based on assessed needs and discharge plans.
• Promote evidence-based resources to optimize nursing practice and patient care.
• Proactively serves as a patient advocate by utilizing courteous and professional etiquette at all times reflecting positive tone and speaking distinctly with poise, tact and assurance. Assures accurate and complete messages to appropriate personnel.
• Assists in training, orienting, and supporting staff within the referral management team. Work includes cross coverage in other clinic areas as team needs.
• Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider. Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
• Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
• Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Active LPN License in the state of Iowa; Licensure from other states may be required based on location.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within 3 months of hire.
• Proficient in basic computer skills (Windows environment, web-based navigation, email, MS Office).
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people and in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patient, visitors, and colleagues while performing their job duties.
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.