Licensed Practical Nurse - Pain Services - Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise • Sayre, PA

5d

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assists physicians with duties that support the needs of the practice, working within and to the maximum scope of the LPN license. The role includes preparing patients for examinations and treatment, gathering and documenting patient information, administering prescribed medications and injections, supporting clinical procedures, and maintaining clinical rooms and equipment.

The LPN also helps with referrals, prescriptions authorized by a provider, patient routing and follow-up, telephone screening, and other clerical and departmental tasks. The position may involve assisting surgeons with procedures in the office or operating room, preparing surgical trays, sterilizing equipment, and following infection-control protocols.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week on 8-hour day shifts. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; exact scheduling is discussed during the interview process. Weekends and holidays are not required.

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 examination rooms and prepare them for examinations or treatment by obtaining and documenting height, weight, respirations, blood pressure, temperature, additional testing, allergies, medical history, and medication reconciliation as requested.
• Write or call in prescriptions after obtaining authorization from a surgeon or provider, and document them in the patient’s chart.
• Submit insurance referrals by email, fax, or telephone and provide referral numbers to specialists when requested.
• Support smooth departmental operations by covering for other LPNs, clinical assistants, and medical office assistants as requested.
• Answer telephone calls, screen them according to urgency and need, and perform other clerical functions as necessary.
• Train on and maintain proficiency with computer equipment and programs as requested.
• Maintain examination and procedure rooms, ensuring supplies are available and rooms are orderly and clean; 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 after examinations, including blood work and X-rays, and enter laboratory testing as requested.
• Read and review pathology results with patients.
• Set up and dismantle sterile fields; prepare surgical trays and demonstrate basic knowledge of surgical instruments.
• Assist surgeons with operative procedures in the office and operating room when necessary.
• Maintain infection-control measures, including cleaning surgical equipment and using the autoclave; perform autoclave sterilization and, depending on departmental equipment, high-level disinfection.
• Perform dressing changes and suture removal; assess signs and symptoms of infection and report them to a surgeon or provider.
• Follow hepatitis checks and protocols to protect surgeons, patients, and nurses.
• Perform other duties appropriate to LPN licensure as assigned.
• Attend new employee orientation and required organizational events, including in-services, classes, and training.
• Comply with Guthrie’s dress code policy and attend and participate in department meetings, contributing 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 day of the month after hire.
• Generous PTO accrual, beginning on Day 1.
• Tuition reimbursement of 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