LPN - Family Medicine

Indiana University Health; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in West Lafayette, IN seeks a licensed practical nurse to implement, document, and evaluate patient care using the nursing process. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and support staff to ensure coordinated care and positive patient outcomes.

The role requires graduation from an accredited LPN program and an active LPN license in Indiana, along with current AHA BLS certification. Orientation is required, and 1–2 years of relevant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knows and uses the nursing process in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.
• Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team.
• Evaluates response to interventions and patient status toward goal achievement.
• Accepts delegated nursing measures for which he or she is prepared, qualified and licensed to perform.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate care.
• Assess and monitor patient responses to interventions and progress toward goals.
• Accept delegated nursing tasks within licensure.
• Complete orientation successfully.

Skills

Nursing process

Team collaboration

Assessment & evaluation

Delegated tasks

Education

LPN licensure

Tools

BLS (AHA) Certification

Job description

Overview

Knows and uses the nursing process in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care to individual patients. Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team. Evaluates response to interventions and patient status toward goal achievement. Accepts delegated nursing measures for which he or she knows he or she is prepared, qualified and licensed to perform.

• Requires graduation from a nationally accredited licensed practical nursing program.
• Requires an active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) LPN license.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Successful completion of orientation required.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.