Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Urology Clinic

About This Role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supports the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks vital to patient care in a urology clinic setting. This role involves direct patient interaction, ensuring safety and confidentiality while maintaining professionalism and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and support their transition into care
• Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings
• Prepare patients for exams and assist providers during procedures
• Administer medications and vaccines as directed
• Perform lab-related tasks including specimen collection and point-of-care testing
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record
• Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver high-quality, coordinated care

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required
• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday
• Ability to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies
• Ability to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions
• Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines
• Ability to perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed
• Must wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary due to potential exposure to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease
• Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions

About the Company

Aurora Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems, with more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin. AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, and behavioral health.