What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at TriHealth?
Job Description
At TriHealth, Licensed Practical Nurses, make a meaningful impact every day.
We’re committed to creating an exceptional place to work and receive care—one built on strong values, teamwork, and respect. Here, you’ll be supported by a compassionate community, grow your clinical skills, and contribute to high‑quality patient care in a trusted health system.
Join us and be part of a team that leads with purpose, supports your development, and stays true to the values that define who we are at our core.
Location: Queen City Physicians University Station 1775 Lexington Ave Suite 150 Cincinnati, OH 45212
Schedule: Full Time
Incentives & Benefits
We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.
Job Overview
This position provides both direct and indirect patient care in a primary care office and works with care delivery providers to identify gaps in care, contacts patients to schedule required care, and provides referral follow up. The Medical Home LPN provides pre-visit planning for the practice's patient panel, coordinates messages through electronic portals, and assists in managing transitions of care. The Medical Home LPN will act as a clinical liaison to the physician care plan and actively communicate with patients. The LPN participates in process improvements, is knowledgeable of clinical goals and outcomes including patient satisfaction and engagement. Other job-related duties may be assigned to meet the needs of the department. Must have strong skills in clinical care, customer service, communication, and teamwork. This role understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values, and management of TriHealth Physician Practices.
Job Requirements
Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program in Healthcare (Required)
3 - 4 Years Experience Clinical Healthcare (Required)
Medical office flow, especially the clerical/front office tasks
Ability to make quick decisions based on well thought out consequences/results
Knowledge of EMR
Practice management software and medical coding/billing strongly encouraged
Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Hire Required
Licensed Practical Nurse Required
Job Responsibilities
Understands population health and value-based contracts. Utilizes key quality and unitization metrics of value-based programs for both wellness and chronic disease management. Demonstrates abilities in the Primary Care quality program including all protocols of well and chronic disease states. Identifies patients "at risk" for change in condition and increased utilization. Attends required population health training and education such as Lunch and Learns and other opportunities
Coordinates the primary care rooming process, relevant medical procedures, adult and pediatric patient care including, immunizations, venipuncture, point of care testing, and performs retinal scan images. Follows scheduling decision tree, protocols and policies for clinical procedures and appropriate use of medical equipment. Provides accurate and complete documentation of all facets of care including clinical calls, patient rooming questions, completion of procedures, order entry, prescriptions and patient pharmacy, and workflows. Addresses messages in a timely manner and escalates issues as appropriate. Utilizes and monitors MyChart messaging to support patient communication
Participates as a part of the patient centered medical home team during all patient visits by reviewing the patient chart of clinical gaps in care. Assist with outreach campaigns and tactics to close gaps in care. Supports and completes pre-visit planning and participates in daily huddles with the physician and care team. Embraces the philosophy of wellness and prevention by reminding patients of all screenings and immunizations due by the end of the year. Informs physician of any potential barrier identified by the patient.
Participates in the longitudinal care continuum of patients through completing post ED/post inpatient discharge outreach on identified risk patient group. Updates care team thorough documentation and works collaboratively with Complex Care RN, Social Worker, CHW, and Population Health Pharmacist. Provides basic community resources to patients with social determinates in health. Supports and provides education and patient coaching of both wellness and chronic disease management (e.g., Diabetes Education, Colon Cancer Screening). Supports facilitating follow-up for post-hospital care, chronic disease management, or specialty referral.
Other Related Information
Age-related competencies, experience with multiple age groups, understanding of recommended screenings based on age groups, understanding of chronic disease management process, and experience with patient centered medical home.
Working Conditions
Bending -
Climbing - Occasionally
Concentrating - Consistently
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
Hearing: Other Sounds -
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently
Lifting 50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Rarely
Pulling - Occasionally
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Consistently
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Consistently
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking -
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Consistently
Visual Acuity: Far -
Visual Acuity: Near -
Walking - Consistently
TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, We Believe There Is No Responsibility More Important Than To SERVE Our Patients, Our Communities, And Our Fellow Team Members. To Achieve Our Vision And Mission, ALL TriHealth Team Members Are Expected To Demonstrate And Live The Following
Serve: ALWAYS...
At TriHealth, Licensed Practical Nurses, make a meaningful impact every day.
We’re committed to creating an exceptional place to work and receive care—one built on strong values, teamwork, and respect. Here, you’ll be supported by a compassionate community, grow your clinical skills, and contribute to high‑quality patient care in a trusted health system.
Join us and be part of a team that leads with purpose, supports your development, and stays true to the values that define who we are at our core.
Location: Queen City Physicians University Station 1775 Lexington Ave Suite 150 Cincinnati, OH 45212
Schedule: Full Time
Incentives & Benefits
We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.
- PRN positions not eligible for TriHealth benefits
Job Overview
This position provides both direct and indirect patient care in a primary care office and works with care delivery providers to identify gaps in care, contacts patients to schedule required care, and provides referral follow up. The Medical Home LPN provides pre-visit planning for the practice's patient panel, coordinates messages through electronic portals, and assists in managing transitions of care. The Medical Home LPN will act as a clinical liaison to the physician care plan and actively communicate with patients. The LPN participates in process improvements, is knowledgeable of clinical goals and outcomes including patient satisfaction and engagement. Other job-related duties may be assigned to meet the needs of the department. Must have strong skills in clinical care, customer service, communication, and teamwork. This role understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values, and management of TriHealth Physician Practices.
Job Requirements
Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program in Healthcare (Required)
3 - 4 Years Experience Clinical Healthcare (Required)
Medical office flow, especially the clerical/front office tasks
Ability to make quick decisions based on well thought out consequences/results
Knowledge of EMR
Practice management software and medical coding/billing strongly encouraged
Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Hire Required
Licensed Practical Nurse Required
Job Responsibilities
Understands population health and value-based contracts. Utilizes key quality and unitization metrics of value-based programs for both wellness and chronic disease management. Demonstrates abilities in the Primary Care quality program including all protocols of well and chronic disease states. Identifies patients "at risk" for change in condition and increased utilization. Attends required population health training and education such as Lunch and Learns and other opportunities
Coordinates the primary care rooming process, relevant medical procedures, adult and pediatric patient care including, immunizations, venipuncture, point of care testing, and performs retinal scan images. Follows scheduling decision tree, protocols and policies for clinical procedures and appropriate use of medical equipment. Provides accurate and complete documentation of all facets of care including clinical calls, patient rooming questions, completion of procedures, order entry, prescriptions and patient pharmacy, and workflows. Addresses messages in a timely manner and escalates issues as appropriate. Utilizes and monitors MyChart messaging to support patient communication
Participates as a part of the patient centered medical home team during all patient visits by reviewing the patient chart of clinical gaps in care. Assist with outreach campaigns and tactics to close gaps in care. Supports and completes pre-visit planning and participates in daily huddles with the physician and care team. Embraces the philosophy of wellness and prevention by reminding patients of all screenings and immunizations due by the end of the year. Informs physician of any potential barrier identified by the patient.
Participates in the longitudinal care continuum of patients through completing post ED/post inpatient discharge outreach on identified risk patient group. Updates care team thorough documentation and works collaboratively with Complex Care RN, Social Worker, CHW, and Population Health Pharmacist. Provides basic community resources to patients with social determinates in health. Supports and provides education and patient coaching of both wellness and chronic disease management (e.g., Diabetes Education, Colon Cancer Screening). Supports facilitating follow-up for post-hospital care, chronic disease management, or specialty referral.
Other Related Information
Age-related competencies, experience with multiple age groups, understanding of recommended screenings based on age groups, understanding of chronic disease management process, and experience with patient centered medical home.
Working Conditions
Bending -
Climbing - Occasionally
Concentrating - Consistently
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
Hearing: Other Sounds -
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently
Lifting 50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Rarely
Pulling - Occasionally
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Consistently
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Consistently
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking -
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Consistently
Visual Acuity: Far -
Visual Acuity: Near -
Walking - Consistently
TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, We Believe There Is No Responsibility More Important Than To SERVE Our Patients, Our Communities, And Our Fellow Team Members. To Achieve Our Vision And Mission, ALL TriHealth Team Members Are Expected To Demonstrate And Live The Following
Serve: ALWAYS...
- Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
- Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
- Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
- Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
- Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
- Work on improving quality, safety, and service
- Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
- Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
- Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
- Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
- Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
- Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
- Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
- Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community