Licensed Practical Nurse - Department of Orthopedics

Southeast Iowa Union; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

No nights or weekends

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Physicians' Clinic of Iowa is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Department of Orthopedics. You will prepare patients for examinations, assist providers, and support casting and wound care in a collaborative, patient‑centered team.

This role emphasizes compassionate patient care, strong communication, and reliable teamwork. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and no night or weekend shifts, with paid holidays and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license is required.
• CPR certification required or obtainable within 90 days.
• Experience with casting is beneficial.
• Proficient with EMR and patient data systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during medical procedures.
• Prepare injections and medications, dress wounds and assist with casting.
• Maintaining records of vitals and other pertinent patient health data.
• Handle patient communication, including returning phone calls, calling in prescriptions, and ensuring all required lab work is completed and available prior to patient appointments.
• Triage incoming patient phone calls and relay critical information to the appropriate healthcare provider in a timely manner.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Reliability

Confidentiality

Education

LPN license

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa, one of the region’s leading multi-specialty physician groups, is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Department of Orthopedics. If you are passionate about providing exceptional patient care and want to be part of a collaborative, dedicated healthcare team, we invite you to join us. Join the PCI team and make a difference in the lives of our patients!

Primary duties for this position include but are not limited to:

• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during medical procedures.
• Prepare injections and medications, dress wounds and surgical incisions, and assist with casting.
• Maintaining records of vitals and other pertinent patient health data.
• Handle patient communication, including returning phone calls, calling in prescriptions, and ensuring all required lab work (e.g., blood tests, X-rays) is completed and available prior to patient appointments.
• Triage incoming patient phone calls and relay critical information to the appropriate healthcare provider in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Current LPN license is required.
• Experience with casting application is beneficial.
• CPR certification is required or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Strong Commitment to patient care and teamwork.
• Excellent communication skills, professionalism, reliability, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Proficiency (or ability to become proficient) in EMR and related computer systems.
• Thorough understanding of safety regulations and best practices.

Why Join PCI?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• No nights or weekends.
• Paid holidays and a generous paid time off program.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment focused on quality and compassion in patient care.

PCI is E.O.E. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required. PCI is a tobacco free workplace.

Physicians' Clinic of Iowa is one of the leading multi-specialty clinicsin the State of Iowa. Our commitment to our employees makes us an excellent employer and our commitment to our patients makes our organization second to...