Licensed Practical Nurse - Family Practice - Full Time

Guthrie; Dushore (Sullivan County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000.00 sign‑on bonus

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to provide essential support in a family practice setting. The role requires assisting physicians with patient care duties, preparing patients for exams, and administering medications. The ideal candidate should have a valid LPN license and preferably one year of healthcare experience. This position offers a sign-on bonus, and applicants must demonstrate strong communication and patient care skills. Some experience in surgical procedures is a plus.

Qualifications

• Licensed practical nurse with a valid license in the state of practice.
• Minimum one year experience in healthcare preferred.
• Ability to assist in various surgical and clinical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician with duties necessary to support the needs of the practice.
• Direct patients to exam rooms and prepare them for treatment.
• Administer prescribed injections/medications and record on chart.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in exam and procedure rooms.
• Perform clerical functions such as answering telephone calls.

Skills

Patient care skills

Communication skills

Basic knowledge of medications

Sterilization process proficiency

Education

LPN – Must be licensed in the state of practice

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse – Family Practice – Full Time

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Up to a $15,000.00 sign‑on bonus! Position Summary: Assist physician with duties necessary to support the needs of the practice working within and to the maximum scope of license.

Education, License & Certification: LPN – Must be licensed in the state of practice.

Experience: One‑year experience in healthcare preferred but not required.

Essential Functions

1. Directs patient to exam room and prepares patient for exam or treatment by identifying height, weight, respirations, blood pressure, temperature, additional testing, and records same on chart. Will also interview patient to obtain history, allergies, reconcile medication list and record on chart as requested.
2. Write or call Rx after obtaining surgeon/provider authorization for all department surgeons/providers as needed. Chart as written in patient’s chart.
3. Email, fax or call any insurance referrals. Follow up phone call with referral number to specialist if requested.
4. Assists in smooth departmental operation by filling in for other LPNs, clinical assistants and MOAs as requested. Answers telephone and performs other clerical functions as necessary (screen calls according to urgency and need). Must train and maintain proficiency in the use of computer equipment and other computer program training as requested.
5. Attends to exam and procedure rooms, including assurance that proper supplies are on hand, maintain order and cleanliness. Order medications or clinical supplies for the department as requested.
6. Administers prescribed injections/medications and records them on patient’s chart.
7. Routes patient after exam to proper area for ancillary testing or follow‑up appointments, i.e., blood work, x‑rays, and enter lab testing as requested.
8. Basic knowledge of medications (side effects/contraindications, etc.).
9. Be able to read and review pathology results with patients.
10. Setup and tear down sterile fields.
11. Basic knowledge of surgical instruments.
12. Prepare surgical trays as needed for procedures for the day.
13. Assist surgeon with operative procedures both in the office and Operating Room if necessary.
14. Maintain infection control measures including but not limited to proper cleaning of surgical equipment and use of autoclave.
15. Proficient with autoclave sterilization process.
16. Knowledge and proficiency of dressing changes and suture removal.
17. Assess signs and symptoms of infection and report to surgeon and/or provider.
18. Hepatitis checks and protocol to protect surgeon, patient, and nurse.
19. May perform high level disinfection, based on departmental equipment.

Other Duties

1. As assigned as appropriate for LPN licensure.
2. Attend new employee orientation and all mandatory events such as in‑services, classes, training as required by the organization.
3. Complies with the dress code policy as set forth by Guthrie.
4. Attends and participates in department meetings, along with contributing to department/office goals.

Updated 8.20.25

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care