LPN - Orthopedics

IU Health•Fort Wayne, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is seeking a compassionate, dependable Licensed Practical Nurse to support an orthopedics provider and care team. The role includes managing the provider’s surgery scheduling and providing nursing care within the LPN scope of practice. The LPN uses the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate care, collaborates with healthcare team members, evaluates patients’ responses to interventions, and accepts delegated nursing measures for which they are prepared, qualified, and licensed. The primary location is 7230 Engle Road, Suite 100, Fort Wayne, Indiana. 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. Indiana University Health describes itself as Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members. The organization highlights opportunities for clinical training, leadership development, promotion, and cross-training.

Requirements

Graduate from a nationally accredited licensed practical nursing program.
Hold an active Indiana Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) LPN license.
Hold Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Successfully complete orientation.
Be dependable and reliable, with a positive attitude and strong communication skills.
Be able to work in a fast-paced setting and be willing to learn and support teammates.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of relevant experience is preferred.

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 perform dressing changes.
Use the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for individual patients.
Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team and evaluate patient responses to interventions and progress toward goals.
Travel to the Muncie satellite office 4–6 days per month.