Travel Clinic LPN Jobs

As of Thursday, April 25th 2024, Vivian has 12 Staff Clinic LPN jobs listed. These jobs pay $31 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $33 per hour.

Take a look at Vivian's Travel Clinic LPN Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

A clinic LPN/LVN is a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or licensed vocational nurse (LVN) who specializes in providing direct patient care in an outpatient clinic under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor. California and Texas use the LVN designation while all other states use the LPN title, but they’re the same type of nurse with the same duties. The scope of practice for clinic LPNs/LVNs varies based on the type of clinic they work at and by state because each state regulates nursing practice independently.

Outpatient clinics may provide primary care or specialty care and the type of care it provides impacts the exact duties of a clinic LPN. While LPNs at a primary care clinic care for patients of all ages and genders with various medical issues, LPNs at a specialty clinic have tasks directly relevant to the clinic’s specialization. For example, an LPN at a wound care clinic assists with complex dressing changes while an LPN at an orthopedic clinic may help put on and take off casts. No matter where a clinic LPN works, common responsibilities include:

Clinic LPNs work at all types of general outpatient or ambulatory clinics, which may include primary care clinics, community clinics, or urgent care clinics. They may also work at specialty clinics that provide specific types of medical care, such as an oncology clinic that only sees cancer patients or an OB/GYN clinic that only has female patients. Clinic LPNs might also be employed at very specialized clinics, such as sexual health, addiction services, or immunization clinics, among others.

Good clinic LPNs excel at basic patient care and have extensive training in a wide range of nursing tasks. They work well in team settings but are also capable of working with minimal supervision. Strong communication skills help clinic LPNs effectively interact with other healthcare professionals, patients, and patients’ families. Successful clinic LPNs have excellent organizational and prioritization skills that help them complete various tasks for varied patient populations and multitask with ease in a fast-paced clinic environment. Other important qualities of valued clinic LPNs include patience, empathy, attention to detail, and remaining calm under pressure.

Prospective travel clinic LPNs and LVNs must complete a state-approved practical nursing program commonly found at technical schools and vocational or community colleges. These programs usually take a year or longer to complete and award a certificate or diploma. Coursework generally focuses on pharmacology, biology, and nursing responsibilities, such as patient care and outpatient/clinic duties.

Clinic LPN/LVNs may hold Basic Life Support (BLS), among others.

Some healthcare employers may prefer clinic LPN/LVN job candidates with HIV/AIDS Certified LPN/LVN (ACLPN) or Certified Urologic Associate (CUA), and some may even require specific professional certifications.