Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedics - Full Time

Up to a $15,000.00 sign-on bonus!

About the Role

Assist physician with duties necessary to support the needs of the practice, working within and to the maximum scope of license.

Requirements

• LPN – Must be licensed in the state of practice
• One-year experience in healthcare field preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Directs patient to exam room and prepares patient for exam or treatment by identifying height, weight, respirations, blood pressure, temperature, additional testing, and records same on chart
• Interviews patient to obtain history, allergies, reconciles medication list, and records on chart as requested
• Writes or calls in prescriptions after obtaining surgeon/provider authorization for all department surgeons/providers as needed; charts as written in patient’s record
• Handles insurance referrals by email, fax, or phone; follows up with referral number to specialist if requested
• Assists in smooth departmental operation by filling in for other LPNs, clinical assistants, and MOAs as requested
• Answers telephone and performs clerical functions (screens calls according to urgency and need)
• Maintains proficiency in the use of computer equipment and other computer programs as requested
• Ensures exam and procedure rooms are properly supplied, orderly, and clean; orders medications or clinical supplies as requested
• Administers prescribed injections/medications and records them on patient’s chart
• Routes patient after exam to proper area for ancillary testing or follow-up appointments (e.g., blood work, x-rays) and enters lab testing as requested
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of medications, including side effects and contraindications
• Reads and reviews pathology results with patients
• Sets up and tears down sterile fields
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of surgical instruments
• Prepares surgical trays as needed for daily procedures
• Assists surgeon with operative procedures both in the office and operating room if necessary
• Maintains infection control measures, including proper cleaning of surgical equipment and use of autoclave
• Proficient with autoclave sterilization process
• Performs dressing changes and suture removal with knowledge and proficiency
• Assesses signs and symptoms of infection and reports to surgeon and/or provider
• Follows hepatitis checks and protocol to protect surgeon, patient, and nurse
• May perform high-level disinfection based on departmental equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned and appropriate for LPN licensure
• Attends new employee orientation and all mandatory events, such as in-services, classes, and training as required by the organization
• Complies with the dress code policy
• Attends and participates in department meetings, contributing to department/office goals

Pay

$22.24 - $34.70/hour