Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Pain Management

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center in Independence, OH seeks a licensed practical nurse for full-time, outpatient care in a fast-paced orthopedic setting.

The role involves rooming patients, documenting vitals and histories in the EMR, assisting providers with exams and procedures, and handling injections, dressings, splints, and DME as directed. BLS within 3 months is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program required.
• Minimum of 3 years of LPN experience preferred.
• Current LPN license in the State of Ohio required.
• BLS certification required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Communication

Organization

Critical thinking

Education

Practical Nursing program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

NO WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS

The Essentials

Schedule: Full-Time 36 hours per week | Monday-Friday

Location: Independence, OH

Specialty: Pain Management

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.