LPN - Orthopedic Assoc.

Independence Health System Careers•Butler, PA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN provides direct and indirect patient care in an orthopedic physician practice under the direction of nursing leadership, registered nurses, and/or physicians. Duties include gathering patient data, preparing patients for examinations and procedures, performing ordered treatments and point-of-care testing, administering medications and immunizations, documenting care, and educating patients and families within the LPN’s scope of practice. The LPN coordinates communications and care access with patients, families, physicians, pharmacies, specialists, and insurance carriers, and supports quality, regulatory, and performance-improvement activities. The role also helps maintain safe, clean, and adequately supplied patient-care areas; supports medical-record functions and other office operations; and serves as a resource, coach, and mentor to colleagues, new hires, and students. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Scheduling is based on operational needs and may include rotating shifts, standby, or on-call work. The position promotes Lean principles and ongoing work-process improvement. The work includes direct patient care and may involve lifting and transferring patients or objects; assistance or a transfer device is required for lifts over 50 pounds. The listed work conditions include protective equipment such as goggles, a face shield, and a mask according to CDC guidelines during the stated circumstances. Independence Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
Current Pennsylvania licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Current Basic Life Support certification through an American Heart Association-approved CPR and AED curriculum.
Act 33 clearance with renewal.
Act 34 clearance with renewal.
Act 73 FBI clearance.
Strong leadership ability and good organizational skills.
Independent and critical-thinking skills and sound judgment.
Knowledge of the legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
Ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Ability to perform the essential functions listed for the position, including the stated physical and work-condition requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous LPN experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the LPN Practice Act, applicable policies and procedures, protocols, and professional standards.
Collect patient health data, including vital signs, weight, chief complaint, and pain assessment, while considering the patient's physical, psychosocial, age, cultural, and spiritual needs.
Complete physician-ordered treatments and testing, and administer medications and immunizations using appropriate routes and age-specific techniques.
Document care accurately, completely, and promptly, including patient education and testing results.
Educate patients and families within the LPN's scope of practice, assess educational needs and barriers, provide appropriate materials or instructions, and document the education provided and the patient's understanding.
Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures, and assist physicians with treatments and procedures as requested.
Promote patient safety by using two patient identifiers, labeling specimens, and applying identifiers to written documentation and point-of-care testing results.
Perform point-of-care testing and required quality-control testing; identify out-of-range results and follow up before patient testing, and record results on the appropriate forms and logs.
Follow infection-control practices, including standard precautions, and participate in non-punitive medication reporting.
Maintain collaborative relationships with physicians and coordinate communications among patients, families, physician practices, pharmacies, specialists, and insurance carriers.
Provide advice based on protocols and physician instructions, direct patients to appropriate levels of care, facilitate prescription refills based on physician orders, and obtain prior authorizations or assist with indigent programs as ordered.
Support quality, performance-improvement, regulatory compliance, and survey-readiness activities; assist with data collection and incorporate implemented improvements into practice.
Maintain a safe, clean care environment and replenish patient-care supplies daily.
Prepare forms, copy records, respond to requests according to policy, and help maintain medical records for filing and retrieval.
Participate in office functions and other duties as required.
Demonstrate leadership, independent problem-solving, accountability, appropriate delegation, patient advocacy, and resourcefulness; serve as a preceptor or mentor when needed.
Help maintain or reduce organizational and departmental costs and promote Lean principles, process improvement, and professional development.