LPN -Outpatient Experience

Physicians-Practice-Enhancement-LL; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Partnership Health, an outpatient Family Practice in Somerville, NJ, seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with outpatient medical office experience to join our team and support providers and patients during visits.

This role includes supervisory responsibilities as Nurse Manager, overseeing front desk and medical assistants, coordinating patient care, and ensuring HIPAA compliance in a busy clinic.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license required.
• Outpatient or medical office experience preferred.
• Strong patient assessment and triage skills.
• Proficient medical documentation and HIPAA knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Supervise front desk and medical assistants.
• Track staff days off and vacation time.
• Perform LPN duties: obtain vitals, histories, document in EMR/EHR.
• Assist with examinations, injections, specimen collection.
• Communicate care instructions and coordinate referrals.

Skills

Patient assessment

Triage

Communication

Clinical documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Epic

Job description

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

Partnership Health an outpatient Family Practice in Somerville, NJ is seeking an experienced LPN with outpatient experience.

This office is open only to the County workers for Somerset County and their families. We offer onsite Family medicine, Lab, Pharmacy, X-ray Physical Therapy and Mental Health servies.

This position will be a supervisory position as well acting as Nurse Manager overseeing the office.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with outpatient medical office experience to provide attentive, organized care in a clinic setting. You will support providers and patients throughout visits, from intake and assessment to treatment and follow-up. This role is suited to a nurse who communicates clearly, protects patient privacy, and works confidently in a busy outpatient environment.

Duties

• Overseeing the front desk and medical assistants.
• Keeping track of employees days off and vacation time.
• Act as an LPN when needed - Obtain vital signs and patient histories; document findings and care in electronic medical records (EMR/EHR).
• Assist with examinations and procedures, administer medications and injections as authorized, and collect or process specimens.
• Respond to patient questions, communicate care instructions, and coordinate referrals or follow-up with the clinical team.
• Maintain infection control practices, clinical confidentiality, and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Requirements

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse credential and demonstrated outpatient or medical office experience.
• Strong patient assessment, triage, medication administration, and medical documentation skills.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems; Epic experience is relevant. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology is valuable.
• Clear, respectful communication and sound judgment when supporting patients and collaborating with providers.