Outpatient LPN: Patient-Centered Care & Procedures

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide patient-centered nursing care in an outpatient clinic. The role focuses on rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, collecting specimens, and supporting the care team with procedures and follow-ups.

The LPN will administer medications and vaccines, assist with exams and minor surgeries, and maintain accurate documentation while ensuring high-quality, compassionate care across the patient lifespan.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA) within 45 days unless exempt by department leader.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vital signs, and update medical information.
• Collect specimens and perform basic laboratory testing using infection control standards.
• Assist providers with exams, procedures, and minor surgeries.
• Administer medications, immunizations, injections, and IV therapy as permitted.
• Educate patients and coordinate follow-up care, referrals, appointments, and prescription refills.
• Document patient information and communicate with providers and the care team.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

EMR proficiency

Education

Practical Nursing program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide patient-centered nursing care in an outpatient clinic. The role focuses on rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, collecting specimens, and supporting the care team with procedures and follow-ups.

The LPN will administer medications and vaccines, assist with exams and minor surgeries, and maintain accurate documentation while ensuring high-quality, compassionate care across the patient lifespan.