Licensed Practical Nurse - Department of Orthopedics

Physician'S Clinic Of Iowa, P.C.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

No nights or weekends

Paid holidays & generous PTO

Job summary

Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Department of Orthopedics in Cedar Rapids. The role involves preparing patients for examinations, assisting with procedures, injections, dressings, and wound care, and maintaining vital records.

Qualifications include a current LPN license and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days. Experience with EMR and a strong teamwork mindset are important, with a focus on patient care and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 patient health data.
• Handle patient communication, including returning calls, calling in prescriptions, and ensuring lab work is completed before appointments.
• Triage incoming patient calls and relay critical information to the appropriate provider.

Skills

CPR certification

EMR proficiency

Communication

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

LPN license

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Department of Orthopedics

Orthopaedics Regular Full-Time Cedar Rapids, IA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1369

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.