Licensed Practical Nurse - Department of Orthopedics

Physicians' Clinic of Iowa; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

No nights/weekends

Paid holidays & PTO

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Department of Orthopedics. You will assist providers during procedures, prepare medications, dress wounds, and support casting. Maintaining vitals and coordinating lab work are also part of the role.

We value patient care, teamwork, and confidentiality. Enjoy a supportive, no-night-shift environment with competitive benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license is required.
• CPR certification required or obtainable within 90 days of hire.
• Experience with casting is beneficial.
• Proficiency in EMR and patient data handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during medical procedures.
• Prepare injections and medications, dress wounds and surgical incisions, and assist with casting.
• Maintain records of vitals and other patient health data.
• Handle patient communication, including calls, prescriptions, and ensuring lab work is completed before appointments.
• Triage incoming calls and relay critical information to the provider promptly.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

LPN license

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Department of Orthopedics

Orthopaedics Regular Full-Time Cedar Rapids, IA, US

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.