LPN ORTHOPEDICS

Licensed Practical Nurse

Performs direct patient care activities, such as lab tests, treatments, and medication administration. These are performed under the direction of the provider in preparation for the patient's examination and treatment. Carries out clinical activities, quality control activities, performance improvement initiatives, etc. in support of the Physician Practice as assigned. The incumbent carries out clerical activities, quality control activities, performance improvement initiatives, etc. in support of the physician practice as assigned. This position also serves as a resource for the clerical/clinical staff in the practice.

Essential Job Functions

1. Delivers direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the LPN Practice Act, hospital and/or physician practice policies, procedures, protocols, and other professional standards of care.
2. Provides education and instruction, within their scope of practice, to patients and families.
3. Maintains collaborative relationship with physicians to achieve desired patient outcomes.
4. Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and physician practice policies.
5. Assists in compliance with all regulatory agency requirements.
6. Demonstrates leadership by utilizing the concepts inherent to the practice of the professional nursing.
7. Assists in the department's compliance with JCAHO and other regulatory agencies.
8. Coordinates communications between patient/families and physician practice, pharmacies, specialists, and insurance carriers.
9. Supports performance improvement initiatives with the physician practice.
10. Maintains the environment of care.
11. Performs POC testing as ordered by the physician.
12. Prepares forms, copies records, and responds to request per policies and procedures.
13. Assists in maintaining the patients' medical record to facilitate filing and retrieval of information.
14. Participates in all other office functions as necessary.
15. Performs other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous LPN experience.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).

LEAN

• Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one's own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Independence's missions, vision and values.

AAP/EEO

• Independence Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Independence Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Independence Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential Absolute Necessity.Marginal Minimal Necessity.Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Extreme Heat - X

Extreme Cold - X

Heights - X

Confined Spaces - X

Extreme Noise(>85dB) - X - X

Mechanical Hazards - X

Use of Vibrating Tools - X

Operates Vehicle (company) - X

Operates Heavy Equipment - X

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices - X

Rotates All Shifts - X - 20#

8 Hours Shifts - X - X

10-12 Hours Shifts - X - X

On-Call - X

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk) - X - X

Travel Between Sites - X - X

Direct Patient Care - X - X

Respirator Protective Equipment - X - X

Eye Protection - X - X

Head Protection (hard hat) - X

Hearing Protection - X - X

Hand Protection - X - X

Feet, Toe Protection - X - X

Body Protection - X - X

Latex Exposure - X - X

Solvent Exposure - X - X

Paint (direct use) Exposure - X

Dust (sanding) Exposure - X

Ethylene Oxide Exposure - X

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure - X

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure - X - X

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure - X

Mist Exposure - X - X

Wax Stripper (direct use) - X

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure - X

Ionizing Radiation Exposure - X

Laser Exposure - X

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential Absolute Necessity.Marginal Minimal Necessity.Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Bending (Stooping) - X - X

Sitting - X - X

Walking - X - X

Climbing Stairs - X

Climbing Ladders - X

Standing - X - X

Kneeling - X - X

Squatting (Crouching) - X - X

Twisting/Turning - X - X

Keyboard/Computer Operation - X - X

Gross Grasp - X - X

Fine Finger Manipulation - X - X

Hand/Arm Coordination - X - X

Pushing/Pulling (lbs of force) - X - 20#

Carry - 20#