Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Summary

The LPN provides basic medical care to patients in an orthopedic clinic, maintaining standards of professional nursing practice according to clinic policy and procedures. They ensure the safe and efficient dispensing of medication to patients as ordered by the physician and document patient symptoms, responses, and progress accurately.

Job Responsibilities

• Works under the supervision of Provider
• Maintains practical nursing professional standards of care
• Charts in notes accurately and in a timely manner
• Documents provided, maintain appropriate records related to patient’s progress and activities accurately and in a timely manner
• Interviews patients and documents basic medical history
• Organizes and schedules appointments
• Checks with patients and types up patients' charts
• Produces and distributes correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
• Returns patient calls
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• 1 year orthopedic experience preferred
• Training or experience treating patients in a clinical setting
• Cool cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians
• Ability to promote a favorable clinic image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and general public
• Active LPN license in Mississippi (required)