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About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program.
• Current unrestricted LPN license in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification through the American Heart Association, or ability to obtain it within 60 days.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and experience with electronic medical records.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Dependability and ability to meet reliable attendance and punctuality standards.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of clinical experience in ambulatory care, vascular, surgical, procedural, or physician-practice settings is preferred.
• Experience assisting with sterile procedures and medication preparation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned ongoing education and competency validations by their due dates.
• Follow administrative and clinical standard operating procedures and UVVC’s Standards of Conduct and Core Values.
• Maintain schedule flexibility and float to other clinics as requested by a supervisor.
• Assist other staff when not engaged with a scheduled patient to support efficient clinic operations.
• Promote efficient patient flow by updating patient status in eCW, promptly rooming patients, completing patient verification, recording vital signs, taking patient photos, measuring legs, and turning over rooms.
• Perform focused nursing observations and promptly report changes in patient condition or abnormal findings to a physician or Advanced Practice Provider.
• Reinforce provider-directed education on procedures, medications, post-procedure instructions, compression therapy, and follow-up care.
• Assess readiness for procedures within the LPN scope of practice and communicate concerns to the provider.
• Stock procedure and exam rooms, communicate supply needs, monitor and replenish Two-Bin Inventory, and complete inventory reconciliations and required documentation on time.
• Follow CDC and OSHA guidance for PPE, cleaning, and room preparation.
• Document HPI, preventative screenings, patient information, nursing interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Complete consent forms accurately and obtain patient signatures before procedures.
• Perform weekly and monthly autoclave maintenance, maintain logs, and complete spore testing processes.
• Process surgical instruments and designated medical equipment properly.
• Participate actively in the Time Out process.
• Safely assist with patient transfers.
• Set up exam rooms for sterile and non-sterile procedures and assist with surgical procedures.
• Maintain sterile environments and wear appropriate surgical attire to promote patient safety and prevent contamination.
• Assist with patient positioning and skin preparation for procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications as permitted by state law, provider orders, and organizational policy, and document medication administration accurately.
• Monitor medication and supply expiration dates and use the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
• Protect the confidentiality and security of protected health information in accordance with UVVC policies, HIPAA, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental benefits.
• 401(k) plan match.
• Life insurance, 100% company paid.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Outstanding work-life balance.
• Individualized opportunities for career advancement.