What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Orthopedics and Sports Medicine position at BayCare Clinic LLP?
Guided by specialty physicians, we foster a collaborative community built on authenticity, excellence in practice, and patient‑centered compassion.
BayCare Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in Green Bay. We’re looking for a compassionate, thoughtful candidate who wants to contribute to a positive experience for all our patients. The typical hours for this role are Monday–Friday, between 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. No Holidays! No Weekends!
The Clinic:
BayCare Clinic is a successful, dynamic group comprised of 20 specialties. We are a physician-owned entity with joint ownership in Aurora BayCare Medical Center, a 167-bed hospital located in Green Bay, WI, offering us a built-in referral base. Each of our specialty practices have clinical autonomy and are financially sound.
BayCare Clinic offers part-time and full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, disability and life insurance, as well as flexible spending options. We also offer a 401k retirement plan with a company match, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
The Team:
The unique skills and talents of each member of our team contributes to our synergy and our overall goal of providing our patients with excellent care. We believe in the power of a positive, collaborative culture, and we strive to provide a supportive and energizing work environment.
Every member of our team has a voice and is trusted to have ownership over their work. To encourage this, we provide regular opportunities for professional development, we seek out feedback and ideas, and we invite participation on a variety of projects.
The Job:
- Performs patient treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Clinic will work to have LPN certified on laser treatments
- Collects and documents patient information in a thorough and consistent manner.
- Under the direction of a professional nurse, participates in executing the plan of care as established by the nurse, doctor, or physician assistant.
- Assists in collecting vital sign information.
- Provides appropriate teaching materials, and assists in providing accurate answers to questions, all in support of patient and family.
- Assists in the performance of any physician ordered pre-operative treatment/tests as well as the pre-operative preparation of the patient.
- Assists in the post-operative execution of physician orders.
- Directs test results to physicians for review.
- Accurately documents assessment of information including patient needs.
- Coordinates and evaluates the appropriate patient plan of care with physician.
- Ensures the plan of care is consistent and individualized to each patient, is evaluated in a consistent and timely manner, is properly documented and is updated as patient needs change.
- Educates family members in plan of care for patients.
- Schedules and carries out patient follow up calls when appropriate and returns patient phone calls in a timely manner.
- Provides patient education as needed.
- Assists with minor office procedures.
- Occasionally provides surgical assist services to the physician surgeon(s) as needed and indicated by the Clinic department in office only.
- Accurately obtains scheduling information including procedure, type of anesthesia, length of stay, and patient demographics.
- Communicates with hospital staff regarding scheduling and pre-admission testing.
- Works in a safe, compliant and ethical manner at all times.
- Respects and maintains confidentiality.
The Requirements:
- Graduate from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program or Vocational Nursing program.
- Must hold a valid LPN license to practice in the state where practice occurs.
- 6 months – 1 year related experience preferred.
- Must be computer literate. Experience in EPIC preferred.
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