Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, LLC in; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Full-time schedule

Job summary

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time outpatient role in Fairlawn, OH. You will provide direct patient care, support physicians, prepare charts, assist with procedures, administer injections, perform dressing changes, and manage referrals across clinic sites.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years as an LPN, outpatient/orthopedics experience, and strong triage and EMR skills. Ohio LPN license and BLS within 3 months are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Experience in outpatient or ambulatory care, ideally orthopedics, plastics or pediatric/adult settings.
• Telephone triage experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to assist/perform basic clinical procedures (injections, dressing changes, suture/staple removal, casting, splinting, DME application).
• Knowledge of infection control, sterilization, and HIPAA compliance.
• Strong communication, organization, and critical thinking skills.
• Prior EMR experience is a plus.
• Current license to practice as an LPN in Ohio. BLS within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and supports physicians in outpatient settings.
• Performs clinical and administrative tasks including patient intake, chart preparation, assisting with procedures, injections, dressings, and referrals.
• May handle triage calls, educate patients, and coordinate prescription requests under provider direction.

Skills

Telephone triage

Basic clinical procedures

Injections

Dressing changes

HIPAA compliance

EMR experience

Communication

Organization

Critical thinking

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Healthcare)

SIGN ON BONUS - $2,000

The Essentials

Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week) | Monday-Friday | 1st Shift | No weekends/holidays
Location: Fairlawn, OH
Specialties: Orthopedics
Travel: May be required to travel between clinic locations as needed

What Youll Do

• Provides direct patient care and supports physicians/advanced practice providers in an outpatient setting.
• Responsible for clinical and administrative tasks, including patient intake, chart preparation, assisting with procedures, preparation and administration of injections, performing dressing changes, and managing referrals.
• May perform triage duties such as answering and prioritizing calls, providing patient education, and coordinating prescription requests under provider direction. Strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are essential to ensure safe, efficient care and a positive patient experience.

What Were Looking For

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years as a Licensed Practical Nurse preferred. Experience in outpatient or ambulatory care, ideally in orthopedics, plastics or pediatric/adult settings. Telephone triage experience is highly desirable, including handling patient advice calls and coordinating referrals to support clinic workflows.
• Skills: Ability to assist/perform basic clinical procedures (injections, dressing changes, suture/staple removal, casting, splinting, DME application). Knowledge of infection control, sterilization, and compliance with HIPAA standards. Strong communication, organization, and critical thinking skills. Prior EMR experience is a plus.
• License/Certifications: Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Ohio. BLS required within 3 months of hire.