Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN) Senior

Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Senior-Orthopedics

Full time | Days M - TH 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Fri 8 a.m. - noon

Maria Parham Health

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. With 205 licensed beds, Maria Parham Health is equipped for every health care need one can encounter. We are fully licensed by Joint Commission, the College of American Pathologists, and Rated Highest In-Patient Safety from Leapfrog.

Henderson offers a great outdoors, including the region's largest lake, providing endless hours of fun boating, fishing, skiing and camping. Throw in great golfing, hunting and two fantastic recreational organizations and you may find yourself having a hard time deciding what to do next!

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off, PTO cash out, and PTO donation programs
• Employee Assistance Program mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Robust employee recognition and awards programs
• FREE Parking...and much more

Summary: Surgical Scheduling, assisting providers with patient care, obtain prior approvals and return voicemails. In addition, the LPN works directly with the physician in clinic. Rooming patients, dressing changes and assist with procedures.

More about our team

Maria Parham's orthopedic team focuses on supporting patients with injuries to muscles, bones and joints that cause pain, physical limitation and reduced quality of life. Our orthopedic specialists offer a full range of the most advanced medical and surgical care that includes:

• Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Total Joint Replacement
• Knee and foot injuries and pain
• Elbow Pain
• Hand injuries and pain
• Hip and knee replacements
• Osteoarthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Back and neck injuries and pain

Many of these care treatments include minimally invasive techniques. Minimally invasive techniques benefit patients because they reduce pain, shorten recovery time, and leave minimal scarring.

Essential Function

• Collects and documents patient intake data. Maintains accurate and complete patient records
• Provides patient support that reflects considerations for emotional, physical, social, cultural, religious and economic influences.
• Assists with routine clinic support activities.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Maintains appropriate, safe and therapeutic environment per clinic policy.
• Coordinates nursing staff to facilitate accessibility and continuity of care.
• Coordinates requests of physicians and office staff in regard to patient activities and needs.
• Athena Super User role
• Assist with Quality Controls of all Point of Care testing
• Provide support for staffing when management is unavailable
• Decision recommendations for staffing overtime and low census to be communicated to manager for final approvals.
• Assist with orientation and training of personnel and students.
• Participates and attends meetings as required and/ or assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Supply ordering

Requirements:

• Education: Graduate of an LPN program
• License: Current LPN to practice in the state of North Carolina
• Certifications: BCLS
• 6 years clinical experience

Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Maria Parham Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran