A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
The Physician Practice Nurse RN will facilitate patient care during each scheduled office visit. In addition RN will assist physician with any patient care issues as well as follow up, such as prescriptions, refills, prior authorizations etc.
Essential Job Duties:
Performs triage activities and prepares patient for physical examination.
Updates and revises all patient medical history as it pertains to each specific visit.
Explains treatment procedures to patients, if applicable.
Assists physician during patient examination as requested by provider.
Administers ordered injections as well as assist with minor surgical procedures, if needed.
Assists patient with follow up activities to include coordinate scheduling of ancillary services, diagnostic tests, and surgical procedures if applicable.
Maintain supplies in and keep exam rooms and back office neat and clean.
Attend to phone calls from hospitals, nursing homes, patients, etc. required for continuity of patient care.
Comply with HIPAA, CLIA, OSHA, and office policies and procedures
Secondary Job Duties That May be
Reassigned:
Performs other duties as assigned or requested
QUALIFICATIONS
Job Specifications:
Education:
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
Experience:
Registered Nurse license from the Indiana State Board of Nursing.
ABOUT US
Why Choose Good Samaritan? For more than 115 years, Good Samaritan has been dedicated to not only providing trusted, industry-leading health care, but to fill a vital role in southwest Indiana and southwest Illinois. Our hospital continues to adhere to the compassionate principles our facility was founded on and further our commitments to our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. Good Samaritan is well recognized for its commitment to excellence as a 4-time designated Magnet® facility, TJC Primary Stroke Center, and a Level III Trauma Center. We would love to welcome you to our Good Samaritan family.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Thank you for your interest in employment at Good Samaritan Hospital. Please provide all information requested to assure that all your qualifications are fairly considered for current or future vacancies. Your application will remain in our active files for six months. After six months, re-application is necessary. The submission of this application does not automatically result in an employment interview or job offer.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Good Samaritan Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of this facility to provide equal opportunity to persons regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal state and local statements, regulations, and ordinances.
JOB INFO
Job Identification
22222
Job Category
Registered Nurse
Posting Date
08/03/2026, 08:37 AM
Degree Level
Associate Degree
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations
406 N 1st St, Vincennes, IN, 47591, US
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