Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

TEEMA; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high-quality clinical support in an employee health clinic. The LPN will work with providers to deliver patient-centered care in an outpatient setting.

This role favors an independent LPN who excels at building relationships with employees, maintaining strong clinical skills, and keeping organized in a fast-paced clinic environment. Strong HIPAA and infection-control adherence are essential.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted LPN/LVN license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience in primary care, family medicine, occupational health or outpatient settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to employees in an onsite health clinic.
• Obtain and document vital signs, medical histories, medications, and presenting concerns.
• Assist healthcare providers with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Administer medications, injections, and vaccines as ordered.
• Perform specimen collection and point-of-care testing as needed.
• Support patient triage and communicate changes in condition to providers.
• Educate patients regarding medications, treatments, and follow-up care.
• Maintain EMR documentation and coordinate referrals and follow-ups.
• Keep exam rooms and equipment prepared and ensure infection-control compliance.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Patient care

Documentation

Education

LPN/LVN license

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high-quality clinical support in an employee health clinic. The LPN will work closely with healthcare providers and the clinical team to deliver efficient, patient-centered care to employees in a professional outpatient setting.

This position is ideal for an LPN who is comfortable working independently, enjoys building relationships with patients, and has strong clinical and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to employees in an onsite health clinic.

Obtain and document vital signs, medical histories, medications, and presenting concerns.

Assist healthcare providers with examinations, treatments, and clinical procedures.

Administer medications, injections, and vaccinations as ordered and within LPN scope of practice.

Perform specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and other routine clinical procedures as needed.

Support patient triage and communicate changes in patient condition to the appropriate provider.

Provide patient education regarding medications, treatments, preventive health, and follow-up care.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR/EHR EPIC).

Coordinate referrals, follow-up appointments, and other aspects of patient care as directed.

Maintain exam rooms, clinical supplies, and equipment to ensure the clinic is prepared for daily operations.

Follow infection-control, safety, confidentiality, and HIPAA requirements.

Collaborate with providers and other healthcare professionals to ensure a positive patient experience and continuity of care.

Qualifications

Current and unrestricted LPN/LVN license in the state of practice.

Current BLS certification.

Previous experience in primary care, family medicine, occupational health, employee health, urgent care, or another outpatient clinical setting preferred.

Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient-care skills.

Comfortable working in an employee health environment with a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

Experience with electronic medical records preferred.

Ability to work the full schedule outlined above.