Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Outpatient Urgent Care

A-Line Staffing Solutions; Bradevelt (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A-Line Staffing Solutions LLC is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for an outpatient urgent care setting with multiple locations. The role involves patient assessments, immunizations, phlebotomy, testing, education, and care coordination to maintain efficient patient flow.

The position requires an active LPN license, 1+ year of healthcare experience in primary/urgent care or ER, and strong EMR skills.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in the state of employment.
• Minimum one year of healthcare experience.
• Experience in Primary Care, Urgent Care, or ER settings.
• Hands-on phlebotomy and venipuncture experience.
• Experience administering vaccines and immunizations.
• Experience performing point-of-care testing (strep, COVID-19, influenza).
• Proficiency with EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient intake and document medical histories.
• Measure and document vital signs.
• Perform patient assessments.
• Assist with treatment plans and patient education.
• Provide follow-up care instructions.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens.
• Administer immunizations and vaccines.
• Conduct point-of-care testing.
• Document patient encounters in EMR/EHR systems.
• Educate patients on medications and preventive care.
• Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms.
• Support clinic operations and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with providers and staff to ensure a positive patient experience.
• Assist with opening and closing clinic procedures.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Vaccination administration

Vital signs measurement

Patient education

Education

LPN license (State)

Tools

EMR software (Epic)

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Outpatient Urgent Care Location: Multiple Locations Pay Rate: $37.17 per hour Schedule: Full-Time - Typically 32-38 Hours per Week

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced outpatient clinic environment. The LPN will assist with patient assessments, administer medications and immunizations, perform diagnostic testing, collect laboratory specimens, and provide patient education within their scope of practice. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in Primary Care, Urgent Care, or Emergency Room settings and is comfortable performing a variety of clinical procedures while managing patient flow.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Conduct patient intake and collect medical histories.
• Measure and document vital signs.
• Perform patient assessments within scope of practice.
• Assist with treatment plans and patient education.
• Provide follow-up care instructions.

Clinical Procedures

• Perform phlebotomy and venipuncture.
• Collect and process laboratory specimens.
• Administer immunizations and vaccines.
• Conduct point-of-care testing, including COVID-19, strep, influenza, and other CLIA-waived diagnostic tests.
• Administer medications as permitted by scope of practice.

Documentation & Patient Education

• Accurately document patient encounters in electronic medical record systems.
• Review patient records and update charts.
• Educate patients on medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and vaccine recommendations.
• Provide wellness counseling and health promotion education.

Clinic Operations

• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked exam rooms.
• Follow infection control and patient safety procedures.
• Ensure proper specimen handling and transport.
• Support quality assurance initiatives.
• Assist with opening and closing clinic procedures.
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, and other clinic staff to ensure a positive patient experience.

Required Qualifications

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of employment.
• Minimum of one year of related healthcare experience.
• Previous experience in Primary Care, Urgent Care, or Emergency Room (ER) settings.
• Hands-on phlebotomy and venipuncture experience.
• Experience administering vaccines and immunizations.
• Experience performing point-of-care testing, including strep, COVID-19, and influenza testing.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Epic EMR experience.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross, including in-person skills validation.
• Experience working in a fast-paced outpatient clinic environment.

Important Clinical Experience Requirements Candidates must have relevant hands-on clinical experience in Primary Care, Urgent Care, or Emergency Room settings. Candidates whose experience is primarily limited to nursing homes, long-term care, home health, long-term acute care (LTAC), or skilled nursing facilities should not be submitted. These backgrounds may not provide the outpatient clinical experience required for this position.

Schedule & Availability

Full-time schedule, typically 32-38 hours per week. Rotating weekday and weekend shifts. Every-other-weekend availability generally required. Schedules provided in six-week blocks. Limited scheduling flexibility. Full-time availability required during training. Candidates should consider this their primary employment commitment and arrange any secondary employment around their assigned schedule.

Clinic Operating Hours

Shifts are scheduled within the following operating hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM-7:30 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM-5:30 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM-4:30 PM

Shift assignments will be based on clinic needs and the established rotating schedule.