Licensed Practical Nurse - Vascular Surgery - Full Time

Sign‑On Bonus Up to $15,000.00 Position Summary Assist physician with duties necessary to support the needs of the practice working within and to the maximum scope of license. Education, License & Cert LPN – Must be licensed in the state of practice. Experience One‑year experience in the healthcare field preferred but not required. Essential Functions Direct patients to exam room and prepare them for exam or treatment by identifying height, weight, respirations, blood pressure, temperature, additional testing, and recording same on chart. Also interview patient to obtain history, allergies, reconcile medication list, and record on chart as requested. Write or call Rx after obtaining surgeon/provider authorization for all department surgeons/providers as needed. Chart as written in patient’s chart. Email, fax or call in any insurance referrals. Follow up phone call with referral number to specialist if requested. Assist in smooth departmental operation by filling in for other LPNs, clinical assistants and MOA's as requested; answer telephone and perform other clerical functions as necessary (screen calls according to urgency and need). Train and maintain proficiency in the use of computer equipment and other computer program training as requested. Attend exam and procedure rooms, ensuring proper supplies are on hand, maintain order and cleanliness. Order medications or clinical supplies for the department as requested. Administer prescribed injections/medications and record them on patient’s chart. Route patient after exam to proper area for ancillary testing or follow‑up appointments, e.g., blood work, X-rays, and enter lab testing as requested. Basic knowledge of medications (side effects/contraindications, etc.). Read and review pathology results with patients. Set up and tear down sterile fields. Basic knowledge of surgical instruments. Prepare surgical trays as needed for procedures for the day. Assist surgeon with operative procedures both in the office and operating room if necessary. Maintain infection control measures including but not limited to proper cleaning of surgical equipment and use of an autoclave. Proficient with autoclave sterilization process. Knowledge and proficiency of dressing changes and suture removal. Assess signs and symptoms of infection and report to surgeon and/or provider. Perform hepatitis checks and protocol to protect surgeon, patient, and nurse. May perform high‑level disinfection, based on departmental equipment. Other Duties As assigned as appropriate for LPN licensure. Attend new employee orientation and all mandatory events such as in‑services, classes, training as required by the organization. Comply with the dress code policy as set forth by Guthrie. Attend and participate in department meetings, along with contributing to department/office goals. Updated 8.20.25 The pay for this position ranges from $22.24 - $34.70/hour. #J-18808-Ljbffr