Licensed Practical Nurse

September 16, 2025

Full Time
Indianapolis, IN
Posted 6 months ago

Job ID: 315107

Department

IUPUI HEALTH SERVICES (IN-SHSR-IUINA)

Department Information

When you’re juggling classes, homework, and all the other stresses that come with student life, it can be tough to find time to get to the doctor’s office.

IU Indianapolis Campus Health can fill in the gaps. We offer a variety of medical services at our on-campus clinic, so you can get the care you need to stay well. You can even access your medical information like lab results, TB test results, and immunizations any time using the free and confidential patient portal.

Job Summary

Assesses and evaluates the patient’s condition, intervenes appropriately in crisis situations, and initiates emergency measures as necessary.
Obtains and reviews patient’s current problem history and pertinent past medical history.
Takes vital signs including blood pressure, pain evaluation, respiratory peak flow measurement, pulse, respirations, temperature, height, weight, pulse oximetry.
Administers medications to patients, changes dressings, and obtains laboratory specimens of potentially infectious material.
Educates patients about their diagnosis, contagion, self-care, follow-up, physical and psychological needs.
Analyzes data and records analysis and data into electronic medical record (EMR). Sets up and assists providers with medical examinations, treatments and surgical procedures.
Handles medical information telephone calls including status changes reported by patients.
Accomplishes referrals, transmits prescription change and refill information, plans patient care, and serves as a professional interface with IUHC providers and ancillary personnel to obtain and communicate information regarding patient care, progress, and problems.
Inventory and order supplies, medications, and equipment.
Maintains cleanliness of assigned areas.
Participates in teaching, training and instructions of new employees and professionals in training.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED) and complete a state approved nursing program and pass the NCLEX-PN exam

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

1 year working as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

LPN issued by State of Indiana upon hire

SKILLS

Required

Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Possesses strong technical aptitude
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires sedentary work as well as extended durations of moving about the workplace. It requires the ability to move objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and the ability to discern between various objects and devices and to position patients. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)