Clinic LPN - Orthopedic Surgery

Health First Careers • Brevard County, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Current Florida LPN license.
• Must hold and maintain current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date.
• Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in stressful environments.
• Ability to assess and quickly interpret data and assists 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, MSDA substances and unknown diseases.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician in all procedures as instructed.
• Maintains all stock in treatment rooms as well as rotation of dated medications, supplies, and keeps correct documentation of narcotic drugs.
• Collects blood and or samples as directed using sterile techniques which apply; process with correct paperwork, and direct to correct laboratory for processing.
• Sterilizes 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.
• Administers all medications as ordered and assures all documentation is noted, as well as calling in medications to area pharmacies when requested by physician.
• Provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and their patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical wound care setting.
• Assists in use of equipment and materials in a cost-effective manner.
• Completes all documentation supporting billable activities in a timely manner.
• Maintains documentation and assessment of patients' vital signs, drug allergies and description of patients' complaints on all charts.
• Under the supervision of an RN, case manages patients with their wound care.
• Applies dressings as ordered per the physician.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree