Lpn, Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute Orthopedics - Relocation Required

Job Description

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Summary:

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Under supervision, the incumbent of this position provides professional nursing care to clinic patients. Works collaboratively with the providers within the team setting to facilitate quality care for the patient.

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Responsibilities:

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• Performs general nursing care to patients. Administers treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
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• Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids provider during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
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• Observes, records, and reports patients’ condition and reaction to drugs or treatments to providers.
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• Oversees appointment bookings and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Maintains timely flow of patients.
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• Greets patients and obtains well-documented history and vitals. Prepares patients for physical exam. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
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• May perform the following tasks in accordance with established procedures and as prescribed by applicable licensure/certification:
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• Obtain/record vital signs;
  perform initial assessment on patient;
  coordinate patient transfer to hospital and/or discharge;
  give telephone orders;
  accept telephone test results;
  perform telephone triage;
  call in provider approved prescription refills;
  specimen collection including stool and urine midstream;
  catheterize patient;
  indwelling catheter urine collection;
  obtain throat culture;
  pregnancy testing;
  administer urine dip;
  obtain wound culture;
  perform snellen vision screening;
  eye injury management;
  administer optic/otic meds;
  assist with lumbar punctures;
  sputum collection;
  occult blood testing;
  assist with vaginal exam;
  teach crutch/cane walking;
  teach use of walker;
  apply Velcro splint;
  assist with plaster splint;
  apply moist heat and/orcold packs;
  administer enema;
  remove fecal impaction;
  administer oxygen;
  teach respiratory hygiene;
  administer chest physiotherapy;
  perform oral suction and/or infant suction bulb;
  wound care;
  apply sterile dressing;
  assist with circumcision;
  perform umbilical care;
  apply colloidal dressing;
  open sterile tray;
  apply topical medications;
  administer rectal and/or vaginal medications;
  give oral medications;
  and, give sublingual medications to adults and/or pediatric patients.
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• May perform the following tasks only if appropriate training has been obtained:
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• Blood collection by lancet;
  pulse oximetry;
  incentive Spirometry;
  suture and/or staple removal;
  ear irrigation;
  administer breathing treatment;
  give allergy/insulin/immunization medications to adult and/or pediatric patients;
  give intramuscular and/or subcutaneous injections to adult and/or pediatric patients;
  give injections Z trackto adult patients.
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• May perform the following tasks after providing verification of completion of special training:
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• Blood collection venipuncture;
  audiometry exam;
  titmus vision screening;
  EKG;
  administer electrical stimulation;
  assist/process biopsies;
  draw blood from portocath;
  assist endoscopy, startsaline lock or IV fluids and monitor IV fluids.
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• May administer IV push medications and/or add medications to IV only after completion of special training and only under direct supervision of licensed practitioner.
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• May make arrangements for patient testing and admissions.
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• May be required to havea working knowledge of ICD9, CPT and HCPCS coding and managed care.
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• Responds to incoming telephone calls and (per provider instructions) calls in refills and prescriptions to pharmacy.
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• Per provider and/or established protocol, instructs patients and/or family with regard to medication and treatment and documents the same.
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• Formulates and updates patient care plans. Orders, prepares, and inspects patient charts. Posts tests and examination results. Reviews patient’s tests and examination results with provider;
  documents instructions and notifies patient.
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• Maintains patient files, records and other information in a professional manner following policies and procedures regarding documentation.
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• Ensures preparation of exam rooms including re-stocking of treatment areas.
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• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
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• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional licensure and affiliations.
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• Follows the CHRISTUS Physician Group guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
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• Maintains strict confidentiality.
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• Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission.
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• Maintains established CHRISTUS Physician Group policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
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• Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS Physician Group’s cultural diversity objectives.
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• Supports and adheres toCPG Service Guarantee.
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• Performs other related work as required.
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Requirements:

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• CERT
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• LPN License in state of employment or compact
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• BLS
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Work Schedule:

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7AM - 7PM

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WorkType:

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Full Time

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