Licensed Practical Nurse

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital • Brattleboro, VT

13h • $26 - $45 • Onsite

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.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.
• Potential for CTD and multiple and diverse interruptions.
• Exposure to CRTs.
• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
• Hearing Ability to hear calls
• Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience in a doctor’s office setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assists the physician/NP as needed with treatment and education of the patient.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform procedures in the office setting under the clinical supervision of the physician/NP, and the administrative direction of the practice manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree