Licensed Practical Nurse

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking an LPN to support a float pool across multiple clinic sites in Missouri. You will assist clinicians, document care, and help coordinate follow-ups to ensure consistent patient care.

The role emphasizes patient education, collaboration with providers, and ongoing learning in a dynamic outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with competency in primary care tasks.
• Strong patient care, communication, and education skills.
• Proficiency with EHR documentation and basic clinical record management.

Responsibilities

• Take and document vital signs; assist with injections and medications.
• Assist with wound care and routine clinical support.
• Support providers during exams and procedures.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation with patient care notes.
• Coordinate care with follow-ups and patient communication.
• Educate patients on treatment plans and basic health guidance.
• Contribute to quality improvement and learning.
• Adapt to different practice environments while maintaining standards.

Skills

LPN competency

Patient care

Communication

EHR documentation

Care coordination

Adaptability

Education

LPN license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Primary Care Assistant - LPN (Float Pool)

Provide direct primary care support across multiple clinic settings, delivering patient-focused services and assisting clinical providers during exams and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Take and document vital signs; perform injections and support medication administration as appropriate.
• Assist with wound care and other routine clinical support needs.
• Support providers during patient exams and procedures.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation, updating patient records and care notes.
• Coordinate care by supporting follow-ups and communicating patient needs.
• Educate patients on treatment plans and basic health guidance.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and continuous learning.
• Adapt to different practice environments while maintaining consistent care standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with competency in primary care clinical tasks.
• Strong patient care, communication, and education skills.
• Proficiency with EHR documentation and basic clinical record management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with providers and participate in care coordination.
• Adaptability, professionalism, and commitment to quality improvement.