Licensed Practical Nurse - Family Practice - Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise • Athens, PA

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse supports the needs of a family practice by assisting physicians and working within the maximum scope of the LPN license. This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; exact scheduling is discussed during the interview process. The position does not require weekends or holidays.

The LPN prepares patients for examinations and treatments, documents patient information, supports prescriptions and insurance referrals with provider authorization, administers medications, and helps coordinate follow-up care and testing. The role also supports daily clinic operations, maintains exam and procedure rooms, assists with office and operating-room procedures when needed, and follows infection-control and equipment-sterilization practices.

The position requires an LPN license in the state of practice. One year of healthcare experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

• LPN license in the state of practice.
• Ability to work within the scope of LPN licensure.
• Basic knowledge of medications, including side effects and contraindications.
• Knowledge and proficiency in dressing changes and suture removal.
• Ability to assess signs and symptoms of infection and report findings to a surgeon or provider.
• Proficiency with the autoclave sterilization process.
• One year of healthcare experience 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 other requested information; interview patients about history and allergies; and reconcile medication lists.
• 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 provide referral numbers to specialists when requested.
• Help maintain smooth departmental operations by covering for other LPNs, clinical assistants, and medical office assistants as requested; answer and screen telephone calls; and perform other clerical tasks.
• Train on and maintain proficiency with computer equipment and programs as requested.
• Maintain exam and procedure rooms, ensure supplies are available, keep rooms orderly and clean, and order medications or clinical supplies as requested.
• Administer prescribed injections and medications and document them in patient charts.
• Route patients to ancillary testing or follow-up appointments and enter laboratory testing as requested.
• Review pathology results with patients.
• Set up and take down sterile fields; prepare surgical trays; and demonstrate basic knowledge of surgical instruments.
• Assist surgeons with procedures in the office and operating room when necessary.
• Maintain infection-control measures, including proper cleaning of surgical equipment and use of an autoclave; perform autoclave sterilization and, where applicable, high-level disinfection.
• Perform dressing changes and remove sutures; 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.
• Perform other duties appropriate to LPN licensure; attend orientation, mandatory events, training, and department meetings; comply with the 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.
• Generous paid time off 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.

What This Job Offers

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