Clinic LPN - Orthopedic Surgery

Position Summary POSITION SUMMARY To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by overseeing the medical care given to patients while implementing high standards of care consistent with clinic office and medical policies and procedures. Responsibilities Assist physician in all procedures as instructed. Maintain all stock in treatment rooms as well as rotation of dated medications, supplies, and keep correct documentation of narcotic drugs. Collect blood and/or samples as directed using sterile techniques; process with correct paperwork, and direct to correct laboratory for processing. Sterilize all equipment/instruments using proper techniques, as well as technical usage of all other standard equipment used at the wound clinic and/or physician office. Administer all medications as ordered and ensure all documentation is noted; call in medications to area pharmacies when requested by physician. Provide leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and patient care teams in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical wound care setting. Assist in the use of equipment and materials in a cost-effective manner. Complete all documentation supporting billable activities in a timely manner. Maintain documentation and assessment of patients\' vital signs, drug allergies, and description of patients\' complaints on all charts. Under the supervision of an RN, case manage patients with their wound care. Apply dressings as ordered by the physician. Minimum Qualifications Education: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse licensure from a credentialed program supported by the Florida Board of Nursing and obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Work Experience: N/A Licensure: Current Florida LPN license. Certification: Must hold and maintain current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills. Ability to work in stressful environments. Ability to assess and quickly interpret data and assist physicians in the care and education of patients of various ages and levels of understanding. Demonstrates leadership ability and flexibility. Demonstrates knowledge of exposure to biohazardous waste, MSDS substances and unknown diseases. Physical Requirements (Medium) Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently. Medium work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, with or without assistance. May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or overhead. May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift. May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to loud noise. May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines. Communicating with others to exchange information. Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks. Workspace may vary from open to confined. May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle. Benefits ABOUT HEALTH FIRST At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve. Schedule : Full-Time Shift Times : 8:00am - 4:30pm Paygrade : PG-31 #J-18808-Ljbffr Health First