Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Cherry Hill Free Clinic; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Free Clinic is seeking an LPN to join the Medical Unit, providing compassionate hands-on care to adult patients with diverse medical conditions. You will collaborate with RNs, physicians, and an interdisciplinary team to support safe, high-quality patient outcomes.

You will administer medications within scope, monitor vital signs, document observations in the EMR, educate patients, and uphold infection prevention standards to ensure patient safety and smooth transitions of care.

Qualifications

• Valid LPN licensure.
• Strong clinical judgment, medication administration, and patient monitoring skills.
• Ability to coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Accurate EMR documentation.
• Compassionate communication and commitment to patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and perform assigned treatments per scope of practice.
• Monitor and document vital signs and clinical observations.
• Provide care and assist with safe transitions of care.
• Support patient education to promote understanding and self-care.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR.
• Uphold infection prevention and quality standards.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Medication administration

Patient monitoring

Communication

Tools

EMR

Job description

LPN – Medical Unit

Provide compassionate, hands-on care to adult patients with diverse medical conditions. Work collaboratively with RNs, physicians, and an interdisciplinary team to support safe, high-quality patient outcomes.

• Administer medications and perform assigned treatments per scope of practice
• Monitor and document vital signs and clinical observations
• Provide care and assist with safe transitions of care
• Support patient education to promote understanding and self-care
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR
• Uphold infection prevention and quality standards

Qualifications & Skills

• Valid LPN licensure
• Strong clinical judgment, medication administration, and patient monitoring skills
• Ability to coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team
• Accurate, detail-oriented EMR documentation
• Compassionate communication and commitment to patient safety