Clinic LPN - Bariatric Surgery

Health First Careers•Viera West, FL

10d

About The Position

The Clinic LPN supports patient care in the bariatric surgery clinic by overseeing medical care under established clinic and medical policies and procedures. The position assists physicians with procedures, maintains treatment-room supplies and equipment, collects and processes specimens, sterilizes instruments, administers ordered medications, and completes related documentation. Under RN supervision, the LPN case manages patients’ wound care and applies physician-ordered dressings. The role also contributes to professional nursing standards, cost-effective use of materials, and timely documentation of billable activities.

Requirements

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse licensure from a credentialed program supported by the Florida Board of Nursing, obtained before the hire or job-transfer date.
Current Florida LPN license.
Current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card before the start date; must maintain it.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work in stressful environments.
Ability to assess and quickly interpret data and assist physicians in patient care and education for patients of various ages and levels of understanding.
Demonstrated leadership ability and flexibility.
Knowledge of exposure to biohazardous waste, MSDA substances, and unknown diseases.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians with procedures as instructed.
Maintain treatment-room stock, rotate dated medications and supplies, and document narcotic drugs accurately.
Collect blood and other samples as directed using applicable sterile techniques; complete paperwork and send specimens to the correct laboratory.
Sterilize equipment and instruments using proper techniques and use standard equipment in the wound clinic or physician office.
Administer medications as ordered, document administration, and call prescriptions in to area pharmacies when requested by a physician.
Work cooperatively with ancillary nursing and patient-team personnel to maintain professional nursing practice standards in the clinical wound-care setting.
Use equipment and materials in a cost-effective manner.
Complete documentation supporting billable activities in a timely manner.
Document and assess patients’ vital signs, drug allergies, and complaints in their charts.
Case manage patients’ wound care under the supervision of an RN.
Apply dressings as ordered by the physician.