Licensed Practical Nurse-Walk-in Care -Full Time

Guthrie Careers • Sayre, OK

82d • $21 - $34

About The Position

Assist physician with duties necessary to support the needs of the practice working within and to the maximum scope of license.

Requirements

• LPN - Must be licensed in the state of practice.
• One-year experience in healthcare field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Directs patient to exam room and prepares patient for exam or treatment by identifying height, weight, respirations, blood pressure, temperature, additional testing, and records same on chart.
• Interviews patient to obtain history allergies, reconciles medication list and records on chart as requested.
• Writes or calls Rx after obtaining surgeon/provider authorization for all department surgeons/providers as needed.
• Emails, faxes or calls in any insurance referrals and follows up with referral number to specialist if requested.
• Assists in smooth departmental operation by filling in for other LPNs, clinical assistants and MOAs as requested.
• Answers telephone and performs other clerical functions as necessary.
• Trains and maintains proficiency in the use of computer equipment and other computer program training as requested.
• Attends to exam and procedure rooms, ensuring proper supplies are on hand and maintaining order and cleanliness.
• Orders medications or clinical supplies for the department as requested.
• Administers prescribed injections/medications and records them on patient’s chart.
• Routes patient after exam to proper area for ancillary testing or follow-up appointments.
• Possesses basic knowledge of medications (side effects/contraindications, etc.).
• Reads and reviews pathology results with patients.
• Sets up and tears down sterile fields.
• Possesses basic knowledge of surgical instruments.
• Prepares surgical trays as needed for procedures for the day.
• Assists surgeon with operative procedures both in the office and Operating Room if necessary.
• Maintains infection control measures including proper cleaning of surgical equipment and use of autoclave.
• Is proficient with autoclave sterilization process.
• Has knowledge and proficiency of dressing changes and suture removal.
• Assesses signs and symptoms of infection and reports to surgeon and/or provider.
• Conducts hepatitis checks and follows protocol to protect surgeon, patient, and nurse.

Benefits

• Up to a $15,000.00 Sign on Bonus!

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed