LPN supports vaccine clinics by managing inventory, ensuring proper storage, preparing supplies, administering vaccines, documenting in the registry, and helping maintain smooth, safe clinic operations.

OVERVIEW
Must hold a valid LPN license from IN. Specialized knowledge of principles of nursing care and ability to apply them. Work is of moderate complexity.

DUTIES
Administers medications or treatments prescribed by a physician
Observes patients/residents and keeps accurate patients’ records concerning vital signs, etc.
Contacts physicians and takes orders in the absence of a professional nurse
Assists in specialized programs for patients such as re-motivation groups, sensory stimulation, and behavior modification after completion of designated in-service training program
Assists physicians in physical examinations of patients/residents
Orders supplies and medicines
Performs related duties as required

JOB REQUIREMENT
Must have and hold a valid LPN license from the St of IN
Specialized knowledge of principles of nursing care and ability to apply them
Working knowledge of sanitary conditions, proper housekeeping, and personal hygiene
Working knowledge of patients’/residents’ behavior and its meaning
Ability to maintain patients’/residents’ records and prepare reports
Ability to maintain good relationships and direct work of other paraprofessional and nonprofessional staff
Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing
Ability to safely set up and administer medications and treatments

Skill - Required / Desired - Amount of Experience
Current, unencumbered LPN License from IN - Required
Prior experience in a clinic or office setting administering vaccinations. - Required - 3 Years
Ability to safely administer vaccines, follow proper dosing/route procedures, and document vaccinations accurately in the immunization registry. - Required - 3 Years
Skill in maintaining vaccine inventory, monitoring temperatures, ensuring proper storage/handling, and preventing wastage. - Required - 3 Years
Strong interpersonal skills to provide education, support clinic flow, and ensure a positive patient experience during immunization services. - Required - 3 Years

DIFFICULTY OF WORK
Work is of moderate complexity requiring the application of specialized knowledge to relatively standardized tasks.

RESPONSIBILITY
Incumbent works under the general supervision and direction of a physician and registered professional nurse in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures. Guidelines consist of federal and state nursing practice laws, established techniques, established hospital policy and procedures. Incumbent exercises independent judgment following general or detailed instructions depending upon the task. Errors are not readily detected and can cause substantial discomfort to patients or residents.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS
Contacts are maintained with client staff, patients or residents, and the public in order to carry out nursing services.

PHYSICAL EFFORT
Incumbent is normally standing, walking, or lifting objects of varying weights.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbent works in a clinic or office environment

Notes:
Position is hybrid, 3 days in office, 2 days remote/clinic, 40 hours/week, typically 9am-5pm.
Candidate will be required to travel approximately 25-50% to vaccine clinics. Travel to clinics will be reimbursed.