Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Outpatient Hand Clinic

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center; Barberton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center in Fairlawn, OH is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join our outpatient orthopedic team. This full-time role provides direct patient care, support to physicians, and coordination of care in a fast-paced specialty practice.

You will room patients, collect vital signs, document in EMR, assist with injections, dressing changes, casting, and referrals. Ohio LPN license and BLS within 3 months are required; 3+ years outpatient experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• 3+ years LPN experience preferred, outpatient/orthopedic settings preferred.
• Current Ohio LPN license; BLS certification within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced outpatient specialty practice.
• Room patients and document vital signs, medical histories, and other data in EMR.
• Assist physicians with examinations, procedures, and patient care activities.
• Prepare and administer injections; perform dressing changes, suture/staple removal, casting, and DME assistance.
• Coordinate referrals, prior authorizations, prescription requests, and patient follow-up care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Communication

Organization

Critical thinking

Injections

Dressing changes

Education

Practical Nursing program

Job description

Join Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center At Crystal Clinic, we're committed to helping patients move better through exceptional orthopedic care. Join a collaborative team where your expertise makes a direct impact on patient outcomes every day. **SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE** The Essentials Schedule: Full-Time 40 hours per week | Monday-Friday | 7:45 AM-5:00 PM Location: Fairlawn, OH Specialty: Orthopedics, Hand & Wrist Travel: Occasional travel between clinic locations

What You'll Do

• Provide direct patient care and clinical support in a fast-paced outpatient specialty practice.
• Room patients, obtain and document vital signs, medical histories, and other information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Assist physicians and advanced practice providers with examinations, procedures, and patient care activities.
• Prepare and administer injections as directed by providers; perform dressing changes, suture/staple removal, and assist with casting, splinting, and durable medical equipment (DME) application.
• Coordinate referrals, prior authorizations, prescription requests, and patient follow-up care.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program required.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) experience preferred. Experience in outpatient, ambulatory, orthopedic, plastics, or adult/pediatric specialty care settings preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Ohio required. BLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Skills: Strong clinical assessment, patient care, communication, organization, and critical thinking skills. Ability to assist with injections, dressing changes, suture/staple removal, casting, splinting, and DME application. Knowledge of infection control, HIPAA compliance, and EMR systems preferred. Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.