Licensed Practical Nurse - Rheumatology - Full Time

Up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus available.

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 license—must be licensed in the state of practice
• One-year experience in healthcare field preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Direct patient to exam room and prepare patient for exam or treatment by recording height, weight, respirations, blood pressure, temperature, additional testing, medical history, allergies, and medication reconciliation
• Write or call in prescriptions after obtaining surgeon/provider authorization and document in patient’s chart
• Process insurance referrals via email, fax, or phone; follow up with referral numbers when requested
• Assist in smooth departmental operations by filling in for other LPNs, clinical assistants, and MOAs as needed; answer phones and perform clerical duties
• Maintain proficiency in computer equipment and required software programs
• Ensure exam and procedure rooms are properly supplied, orderly, and clean; order medications or clinical supplies as requested
• Administer prescribed injections/medications and document them on patient’s chart
• Route patients for ancillary testing or follow-up appointments (e.g., blood work, x-rays) and enter lab requests as needed
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of medications, including side effects and contraindications
• Review and discuss pathology results with patients
• Set up and tear down sterile fields
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of surgical instruments
• Prepare surgical trays for daily procedures
• Assist surgeon with operative procedures in the office and operating room as necessary
• Maintain infection control measures, including proper cleaning of surgical equipment and use of autoclave
• Perform autoclave sterilization proficiently
• Perform dressing changes and suture removal
• Assess and report signs and symptoms of infection to surgeon/provider
• Follow hepatitis protocols to protect surgeon, patient, and nurse
• Perform high-level disinfection based on departmental equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned, appropriate for LPN licensure
• Attend new employee orientation and mandatory in-services, classes, and training
• Comply with organizational dress code policy
• Attend and participate in department meetings, contributing to department/office goals

Pay

Up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus available.