LPN - Orthopedics

Indiana University Health System • Fort Wayne, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The LPN - Orthopedics provides nursing care to individual patients using the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate care. The role involves collaborating with healthcare team members, assessing patient status and response to interventions, and performing delegated nursing measures within the LPN’s preparation, qualifications, and license. The position also manages surgery scheduling for the provider and supports the team in a fast-paced setting.

The primary location is 7230 Engle Road, Suite 100, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46804. The provider also has a satellite office in Muncie, Indiana, and travel there is required 4–6 days per month. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Graduation from a nationally accredited licensed practical nursing program.
• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) LPN license.
• Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Successful completion of orientation.
• Ability to manage surgery scheduling for the provider.
• Dependability and reliability as a team player.
• Positive attitude and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting.
• Willingness to learn and support teammates.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required depending on unit or department specialty and patient care policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage surgery scheduling for the provider.
• Perform and document patient assessments within the LPN scope of practice.
• Obtain and monitor vital signs.
• Administer oral, topical, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications as permitted by policy.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and report concerns to the RN or provider.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transfer processes.
• Provide wound care and dressing changes.
• Use the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for individual patients.
• Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team.
• Evaluate patient responses to interventions and progress toward goals.
• Accept delegated nursing measures that the LPN is prepared, qualified, and licensed to perform.
• Travel to the Muncie satellite office 4–6 days per month.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Healthy Results Wellness Program with bi-weekly incentives.

What This Job Offers

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