Licensed Practical Nurse, Ambulatory

Jobtailor; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Ashland, KY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join an ambulatory care team. You will deliver patient care, assist with examinations, and support clinical outcomes across a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, performing phlebotomy, IV starts, charting, and coordinating referrals. Must hold an active LPN license, BLS, and CPI where required, with 0–2 years of paid healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in the applicable state.
• BLS certification is required.
• CPI certification based on area assignment is required.
• 0–2 years of paid healthcare experience in a clinical setting.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care and support clinical outcomes within a multidisciplinary ambulatory team.
• Prepare patients for provider visits by obtaining vital signs, health histories, and addressing best practice alerts.
• Gather and document health data through assessments and specimen collection.
• Perform phlebotomy and in-clinic laboratory testing as required.
• Provide and document basic patient care, treatments, and prescribed interventions.
• Administer medications safely and monitor patient responses.
• Assist medical staff with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Accurately transcribe physician orders.
• Perform patient triage and schedule appointments.
• Coordinate referrals, admissions, and diagnostic testing with required preauthorizations.
• Educate patients and families and evaluate understanding of care and treatment.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records.
• Manage nursing in-basket responsibilities, registration, and customer service tasks.
• Lead and support daily team operations and participate in improvement initiatives.
• Communicate patient changes or abnormalities to registered nurses or licensed independent practitioners.
• Promote collaboration, flexibility, efficiency, patient satisfaction, and a safe patient-centered care environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Vital Signs

Health History

Medication Administration

Patient Triage

Wound Care

IV Start

Lab Testing

Specimen Collection

Patient Care Documentation

Transcribe Orders

Collaboration

Communication

Flexibility

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care and support clinical outcomes within a multidisciplinary ambulatory team
• Prepare patients for provider visits by obtaining vital signs, health histories, and addressing best practice alerts
• Gather and document health data through assessments and specimen collection
• Perform phlebotomy and in-clinic laboratory testing as required
• Provide and document basic patient care, treatments, and prescribed interventions
• Administer medications safely and monitor patient responses
• Assist medical staff with examinations, procedures, and treatments
• Accurately transcribe physician orders
• Perform patient triage and schedule appointments
• Coordinate referrals, admissions, and diagnostic testing with required preauthorizations
• Educate patients and families and evaluate understanding of care and treatment
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records
• Manage nursing in-basket responsibilities, registration, and customer service tasks
• Lead and support daily team operations and participate in improvement initiatives
• Communicate patient changes or abnormalities to registered nurses or licensed independent practitioners
• Promote collaboration, flexibility, efficiency, patient satisfaction, and a safe patient-centered care environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Vocational/technical training in a relevant area
• 0–2 years of paid experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or relevant area
• All experience must be paid and in the same related field
• Part-time and PRN experience prorated based on hours worked per week
• Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted
• Current and active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in applicable state
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certification based on area assigned
• Ability to perform clinical tasks including starting IVs, wound care, phlebotomy, and in-clinic lab testing
• Knowledge of medication actions, dosages, and side effects
• Ability to lift, push, or pull objects up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to perform intermittent standing, walking, and repetitive motions
• Ability to work with occasional exposure to bloodborne/airborne pathogens, hazardous chemicals, burns, cuts/punctures, and combative or violent people

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in patient care, clinical assessments, and medication administration while ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Capable of effectively collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Phlebotomy
• Clinical Task Performance
• Patient Education

Hard Skills

• Vital Signs Measurement
• Health History Documentation
• Medication Administration
• Patient Triage
• Wound Care
• IV Start
• Laboratory Testing
• Specimen Collection
• Patient Care Documentation
• Transcribing Physician Orders

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Flexibility
• Customer Service
• Team Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI)

Industry Keywords

• Patient Care
• Clinical Setting
• Healthcare
• Ambulatory Team
• Patient Satisfaction
• Medical Records Management
• Safety Protocols
• Hazardous Chemicals
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Patient-Centered Care