What are the responsibilities and job description for the L.P.N. or RN (Medical Office, Full-Time) position at Casper Orthopedics?
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) or Registered Nurse (R.N.) to join our medical office team in a full-time capacity. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional patient care skills, and have experience working in an outpatient medical clinic. The successful applicant will be committed to delivering compassionate, efficient, and high-quality healthcare services in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Prepares treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
· Assists physicians in preparing examination and minor procedures.
· Administers injections, under physician supervision.
· Schedules CT scans, MRIs, and other off-site tests as needed.
· Reviews pre-operative instructions and explains the surgical process to patients who are about to have surgery when required.
· Schedules surgeries to be done at outside facilities such as hospitals.
· Reviews and reconciles patient medications.
· Reviews patient H&P prior to scheduling surgery.
· Provides general nursing care to patients; administers prescribed medications, treatments, and immunizations in accordance with nursing standards.
· Observes, records and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physician.
· All employees have the responsibility to comply with the organizational policies, procedures, code of conduct, and pertinent governmental regulations, and licensing regulations related to the position.
· Clinical support
· Greets patients and escorts them from the waiting room to exam rooms; prepares patients for exam or treatment
· Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments
· Assist physicians and mid-levels prepping for examinations and minor procedures
· Schedule tests and off-site procedures when necessary
· Communicates physician referral requests to referral staff for processing
· Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization
· Obtains and handles laboratory specimens according to clia guidelines
· Enters patients demographic information into the computerized lab ordering system
· Performs patient education when appropriate
· Prepares blood samples for transport to reference lab using centrifuge-completes appropriate requisition paperwork for processing and billing of blood specimens
· Ensures that laboratory samples are picked up or delivered as needed
· Directs lab result to physician for review and treatment plan
· Assists the physician in any way possible to expedite patient care and treatment
· Return patient calls after consulting with appropriate staff (nurse, mid-level, physician)
· Apply splints
Typical physical demands: Position requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye hand coordination. Involves a substantial amount standing and walking. Employees will occasionally be asked to lift and carry items exceeding 30 pounds. Normal visual acuity and hearing are required. Employees may work under stressful conditions and work irregular hours. Employee may be exposed to bodily fluids.
Typical working conditions: Employee will have frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic, substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- L.P.N. or R.N. license in the state of Wyoming (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000