Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works closely with other Health Care Professionals to provide quality health care to the patient. This position is responsible for triaging all Medication and Nurse calls appropriately.

 

Qualifications:

· High School Diploma required

· LPN license required

· BLS /ACLS

· 2 years of experience in the Medical Field, especially Orthopaedics.

· Casting and Splinting experience preferred

· Proficiency in the use of Electronic Medical Records/Computers

· Registered Nurse license preferred

 

Key Responsibilities:

· Review daily schedule and prepare clinic area as needed

· Prepare exam rooms: select, setup, and maintain medical supplies and equipment for all examinations and procedures.

· Receives and greets patients

· Coordinate patient care through the clinic-waiting room, exam room, x-ray, procedure room and check out.

· Perform History of Present illness of patient

· Maintain EMR records, updates and reviews as necessary.

· Assist Physician with EMR requirements

· Place standing orders

· Measure vital signs (i.e. Ht, Wt, B/P, Pulse and respiration) as standing orders require.

· Simple Wound Care

· Removal of sutures or staples

· Casting/splinting as required

· Prepares procedure equipment accordingly.

· Orders Physical/Occupational Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Medications and follow-up appointments.

· Clean and sterilize materials and instruments following universal precautions.

· Maintain Universal Precautions and Biomedical Waste Protocol.

· Participate in Staff meetings as requested.

· Monitor inventory of all medical supplies.

· Ability to maintain HIPAA Compliance

· Ability to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members.

· Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize multiple skills.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

· Following appropriate legal and ethical professional conduct.

· Assists with Emergency Situations within the clinic setting.

· Ability to assist with Nurse Office Visits.

· Maintains Infection control measures

· Maintain Logs required by the State of Florida.

· Assists clinic staff as needed.

· All other duties as assigned

At FOI our goal is to provide our patients with world-class orthopedic care. 

Our mission of providing the best care encompasses not only the care the physician provides, but all medical and administrative aspects of the patients encounter with Florida Orthopaedic Institute (FOI) as well. Every staff member plays a vital role in this mission. We take pride in receiving the Patriot Award from the Department of Defense for the support that we give to National Guard and Reserve members who are employed by FOI. We are committed to encouraging a culture of inclusion reflective of the communities we serve, and we provide equal opportunity to all. Florida Orthopaedic Institute conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. 

 

What we offer: 

• Full time opportunities available, with room for career growth and advancement. 

• Excellent job security and stability, to promote an optimal work life balance. 

• Be part of this dynamic and growing high level Clinic Services team!

 

Orthopaedic Solutions Management is a Drug Free Workplace

We are committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. As part of this commitment, we operate as a drug-free workplace. All candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment drug screening and/or be subject to random drug testing in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.