LPN Ortho Part Time

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential nursing care to patients under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The LPN supports patient care by conducting assessments, administering medications, and implementing care plans. This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality care in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations while contributing to positive patient outcomes.

About the Role

This position requires strong knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care practices. It also demands proficiency in patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation, excellent communication skills, organizational and time management skills, and knowledge of safety protocols, infection control measures, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
• Conducts focused patient assessments, identifying and reporting changes in patient conditions to the appropriate team members.
• Administers medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed, ensuring compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
• Aids in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
• Educates patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
• Ensures adherence to infection control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations.
• Assists with basic procedures such as wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within the scope of practice.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the delivery of coordinated care.
• Prepares and maintains equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.
• Responds to medical emergencies and supports code team interventions within the scope of competency.

Emergency Services

• Supports triage and assists with collecting patient history and vitals.
• Prepares patients for procedures and assists RNs and providers during care.
• Administers prescribed medications within scope.
• Provides basic wound care and apply dressings as directed.
• Assists in stabilizing patients under supervision.

OR Services LPN

• Prepares patients pre-operatively and assists with surgical prep.
• Maintains patients in pre-op and post-op under RN supervision.
• Assists with vital signs, catheter insertion, and surgical checklist procedures.
• Provides post-operative care including dressing changes and discharge teaching under RN guidance.

Cardiac Surgery LPN

• Maintains vital signs, performs ECGs, and reports abnormal findings to RN or provider.
• Assists with post-operative care such as wound care and activity support.
• Administers prescribed medications as allowed under LPN scope.
• Documents patient status and supports recovery milestones.

Endoscopy LPN

• Prepares patients for procedures by reviewing intake forms and obtaining vitals.
• Assists in positioning patients and providing emotional support.
• Maintains patients during recovery and provides post-procedure education under RN guidance.
• Cleans and restocks procedure rooms and ensures equipment is prepped.
• Obtains vital signs and prepares the patient for treatment.
• Maintains patients during dialysis and reports any concerns.
• Supports patient mobility and hygiene.

Oncology LPN

• Provides supportive care including medication administration, hygiene, and comfort.
• Maintains knowledge of side effects and reports findings to RN or provider.
• Offers emotional support and reinforces education provided by RNs.
• Assists with central line dressing changes (if trained) and symptom tracking.

Orthopedics LPN

• Assists with mobility, transfers, and use of assistive devices.
• Applies braces, splints, or slings as directed.
• Provides pain medication as prescribed.
• Maintains neurovascular status and reports changes.
• Supports patient education and discharge instructions under RN guidance.

Telemetry LPN

• Records and reports cardiac telemetry readings (but do not interpret them).
• Maintains vital signs and provides basic care.
• Administers medications and supports patients with cardiac diagnoses.
• Reports any changes in rhythm or condition to the RN or provider.

Dialysis LPN

• Takes vital signs and prepares the patient for treatment.
• Maintains patients during dialysis and reports any concerns.
• Supports patient mobility and hygiene.

Cath Lab LPN

• Prepares patient for procedure (vitals, consent form verification).
• Starts IVs (if trained and permitted), administers oral pre-meds.
• Maintains patients post-procedure, checks dressing sites, and assists with discharge.
• Provides patient education under RN guidance.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required.
• Strong knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care practices.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills for interactions with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of safety protocols, infection control measures, and regulatory requirements.
• Adaptability to changes in patient care needs and healthcare practices.

Licenses and Certifications

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required or LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.

State Specific Requirements

• Alabama: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required.
• Florida: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
• Georgia: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications within 90 days of employment required.
• Indiana: CPR certification within 90 days of employment required.
• Mississippi: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required. STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment.
• New Mexico: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
• North Carolina: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
• Oklahoma: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
• Pennsylvania: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.