Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ambulatory

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

6/11/2026

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

540014

Job Title:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ambulatory

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

JOB SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will function as a team member in the clinical setting under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or other qualified provider (physician, podiatrist, optometrist, or advanced practice nurse provider). Under this direction/supervision, the LPN is assigned to perform direct patient care responsibilities which can include the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care provided to patients.

The LPN is to always work under direct RN or provider supervision when providing complex patient care and general supervision when providing basic nursing care, as listed under the scope of practice for LPNs as stated by the state of Wisconsin.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Assists in carrying out directed nursing interventions by collaborating with the interprofessional team, incorporating appropriate standards of care and practice and patient outcomes.

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Assists in collecting any data related to patient health status and works in collaboration with the care team to carry out the plan of care.

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Assists in evaluating patient’s response to the plan of care and works in collaboration with the interprofessional team to make any needed adjustments as directed by the RN or provider.

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Assists in assuming responsibility and accountability for effectively managing nursing care of individual patients.

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Documents data collected and nursing interventions performed to reflect comprehensive and integrated approach to patient care.

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Assists with reinforcing education that is directed by the RN or provider, adapting to the patient and family learning style using the teach-back method.

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Provides care that is safe, ethical, patient and family-centered, culturally congruent, and evidence-based.

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Complies with the UW Health patient satisfaction, customer service, and ambulatory care standards.

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Assists with quality improvement projects such as communication of waits and delays and chart audits.

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Assists in updating LPN training materials. Participates in orientation of new staff.

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May float to other clinical settings based on operational need.

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Assists or performs a variety of procedures depending on specialty.

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Performs medication administration.

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Inserts and discontinues peripheral IVs.

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Administers & monitors IV infusions.

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Performs site care and dressing change to venous access devices including PICC, midline, Hickman, Groshong, peripheral, and implanted port.

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Assists with urgent and emergent patient care situations.

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Reflects understanding and strives to meet UW Health’s Ambulatory Care Standards.

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Completes all required competencies and maintains skill level.

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Recognizes the need for continuous learning by attending staff development programs and workshops.

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Serves on task forces/committees as requested.

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Perform Additional Duties as requested.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

Will provide all patients age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening and interpretation of clinical and laboratory data. Develops and implements age appropriate interventional plans of care including education within the parameters of their position responsibilities and licensure

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Certificate from accredited Practical Nurse Program

Required

High School Diploma

or equivalent

Preferred

1 year

of experience as an LPN

Preferred

Wisconsin Practical Nurse Licensure

Required

CPR/BLS certification

Required

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Knowledge of general patient care and ability to perform nursing procedures

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Knowledge of the psychosocial needs of patients and families

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Knowledge of patient behavior and symptoms for a wide range of injuries and illnesses

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Ability to make accurate patient observations, communicate, and record them

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Ability to provide guidance for patients in participation of their care plan

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Knowledge of the effects of medication and ability to observe and report them

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Ability to perform effectively in emergency situations

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Ability to function as a team member and to contribute to overall planning for patient care

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Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members

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Ability to prioritize, organize and efficiently complete work. Ability to be a leader within department

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Commitment to respectful patient and family centered care and treatment of colleagues

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that they can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that they can also do sedentary and light work.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, we determine that they can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Very heavy work involves lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. If someone can do very heavy work, we determine that they can also do heavy, medium, light, and sedentary work.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.