LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

REPORTS TO: Clinical Nurse Manager

JOB Summary:

Provide professional care by following established standards of practice in caring for orthopedic patients.

FUNCTIONS:

• Provide individualized care to patients
• Prepare for and participate in physician clinics as scheduled to include but not limited to review chart(s), interview patients, prep for procedures/exam
• Knowledgeable in DME stock and application
• Oversee surgery and special procedure scheduling
• Maintain accurate and complete record keeping per policy/ procedure
• Respond to incoming phone calls/ messages per policy/procedure
• Review incoming medical documents, reports, faxed and written communication and follow up appropriately.
• Responsible to maintain and communicate physicians daily and weekly schedules
• Attend in-services and meetings as indicated
• Proficient in cast/ splint application
• Proficient in wound care
• Maintains HIPAA compliance
• Maintain universal precautions
• Performs other duties assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• CPR CERTIFIED
• Licensed in the State of Michigan

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 1 year Clinical
• Preferred 2 years clinical plus office experience

Other skills:

• Computer and keyboard skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to multi task
• Electronic Medical Health Knowledge

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Physical Demands:
• Average physical effort which involves patient care
• Lifting of supplies/ equipment
• Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
• Prolonged periods of standing/ walking
• Manual dexterity and mobility
• Environmental Demands
• Various levels of stress
• Subject to many interruptions
• Subject to irregular hours
• Occasional travel
• Blood-borne Pathogen exposure at high risk as defined by OSHA
• Hazardous material exposure minimal to moderate

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22