Licensed Practical Nurse - Vascular Surgery - Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise • Sayre, PA

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse supports a vascular surgery practice by assisting physicians with duties necessary to meet practice needs, working within the maximum scope of the LPN license. The role includes patient preparation and documentation, medication administration, referral coordination, clinical and clerical support, room and supply maintenance, and assistance with procedures in the office and operating room as needed.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week day-shift position. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; exact scheduling is discussed during the interview process. The role has no weekends or holidays and requires weekly travel to Big Flats, Corning, and Ithaca. Mileage is reimbursed.

Requirements

• Must hold an LPN license in the state of practice.
• One year of experience in a healthcare field is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a healthcare field.

Responsibilities

• Direct patients to exam rooms; prepare them for exams or treatment; obtain and record measurements and vital signs, interview patients about history and allergies, reconcile medication lists, and document information in the chart.
• Write or call in prescriptions after obtaining authorization from the surgeon or provider, and document them in the patient’s chart.
• Email, fax, or call in insurance referrals and follow up with referral numbers when requested.
• Support departmental operations by covering for other LPNs, clinical assistants, and MOAs; answer and screen telephone calls; perform clerical duties; and maintain proficiency with computer equipment and programs.
• Prepare and maintain exam and procedure rooms, ensure supplies are available, maintain order and cleanliness, and order medications or clinical supplies as requested.
• Administer prescribed injections and medications and record them in patient charts.
• Route patients for ancillary testing or follow-up appointments, including blood work and X-rays, and enter lab testing as requested.
• Review pathology results with patients.
• Set up and dismantle sterile fields; prepare surgical trays; and assist surgeons with office and operating-room procedures as needed.
• Maintain infection-control measures, including cleaning surgical equipment and using the autoclave; perform autoclave sterilization and, when applicable, high-level disinfection.
• Perform dressing changes and suture removal; assess signs and symptoms of infection and report them to the surgeon or provider.
• Follow hepatitis checks and protocols to protect the surgeon, patient, and nurse.
• Complete other duties appropriate to LPN licensure; attend required orientation, events, training, and department meetings; comply with Guthrie’s dress code; and contribute to department and office goals.

Benefits

• Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus for qualified LPNs.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first of the month after hire.
• PTO accrual beginning on the first day.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $7,500 per year after 90 days.
• 403(b) retirement plan with immediate company match.
• Employee wellness programs and caregiver support resources.
• Mileage reimbursement for weekly travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed