Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) practices under the direction and supervision of a physician or nurse practitioner (NP), within the scope of practice established by the State Board of Nursing. The LPN contributes to assessment of office patients and assists the physician or NP with patient treatment and education. Under clinical supervision of the physician or NP and administrative direction of the practice manager, the LPN performs procedures in the office setting. The position is based in a physician practice in Brattleboro, Vermont. SVHSC/BMH-owned or managed practices provide services across specialties including family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, cardiology, orthopedics, urology, and general surgery. Practice hours vary. The posted schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the listed FTE is 1.0.
Requirements
- Graduate from an NLN-accredited school for Licensed Practical Nursing.
- One or more years of experience in a doctor’s office setting.
- Licensed Practical Nurse licensure in the State of Vermont.
- CPR certification.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Hand-eye coordination and manual and finger dexterity.
- Ability to accurately distinguish letters, numbers, or symbols.
- Ability to use office equipment, including a computer terminal, telephone, copier, and facsimile.
- Ability to use medical equipment, including a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, and infant scale.
- Corrected hearing and vision within the normal range and absence of color blindness.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
- Ability to hear calls and instructions from physicians, department staff, and others.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting or exerting force as described in the posting.
- Ability to work with some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids and follow Universal Precautions.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the physician’s or nurse practitioner’s assessment of office patients.
- Assist the physician or nurse practitioner with patient treatment and education.
- Perform procedures in the office setting under the clinical supervision of the physician or nurse practitioner.
- Practice within the scope established by the State Board of Nursing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
