LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
About The Position
The LPN practices under the direction and supervision of the physician/nurse practitioner (NP) and within the scope of practice defined by the State Board of Nursing. Contributes to the physician’s/NP assessment of office patients and assists the physician/NP as needed with treatment and education of the patient. Under the clinical supervision of the physician/NP, and the administrative direction of the practice manager, demonstrates the ability to perform procedures in the office setting. The SVHSC/BMH-owned or managed physician practices provide medical services in various specialties and offices including family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, cardiology, orthopedics, urology, and general surgery. The practices are staffed by physicians and other licensed providers who are supported by clinical staff (LPNs or medical assistants) and clerical staff (receptionists, transcriptionists, file clerks). Hours vary by practice.
Requirements
- Graduate from an NLN accredited school for Licensed Practice Nursing.
- Licensed Practical Nurse, State of Vermont.
- Certified in CPR.
- Requires hand-eye coordination.
- Requires manual and finger dexterity.
- Requires the ability to distinguish letters, numbers or symbols accurately.
- Requires the use of office equipment, such as typewriter, computer terminal, telephone copier, facsimile.
- Requires the use of medical equipment, such as stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, infant scale
- Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
- Requires working under stressful conditions.
- Requires the absence of color blindness.
- Requires working irregular hours.
- Requires knowledge of medical terminology.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of experience in a doctor’s office setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Contributes to the physician’s/NP assessment of office patients
- Assists the physician/NP as needed with treatment and education of the patient
- Demonstrates the ability to perform procedures in the office setting
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
