Licensed Practical Nurse - Ortho Spine Office

Trinity Health

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Our outpatient programs provide patient centered care. Training includes an orientation period allowing you to become familiar with each departments work flows. We incorporate a team approach to meet the needs of the patient population. A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a licensed health care provider who provides nursing care under the direction of an RN, physician, or other authorized health care provider. The Nurse Practice Act defines the practice of a LPN as "performing tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed physician, dentist, or other licensed health care provider legally authorized under this title and in accordance with the commissioner's regulations."

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school for Licensed Practical Nursing and current licensure in the State of New York.
Maintains current BLS/CPR.
Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.

Nice To Haves

Career advancement to preceptor and Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

Assisting the management of triage patient calls under the direction of the RN
Documentation using the EPIC system.
Therapeutic interactions with patients during the rooming process
Collaborative team approach: with interdisciplinary team of registered nurses, Physicians, Clinical Affiliates, Medical Assistants and Reception
Ensures quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice.
Utilizing the Nursing Process is involved in the provision of direct care of patients and families.