LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

  • Full-time

Company Description

Our practice is a made up of board certified, non-operative sports medicine specialists and primary care physicians dedicated to helping our patients function at their best. We diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, as well as practice preventative medicine. Our staff takes pride in going above and beyond what is required to ensure that each patient is focused on their recovery and continued wellness.

Job Description

Growing and busy Sports Medicine and Family practice is seeking
newly Licensed Practical Nurse professionals to join our patient oriented team.

Job Title: LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Full Time: Immediate Need

IDEAL for a newly qualified LPN or LPN with 1-3 years experience.

Pay Range: $15 to $19 per hour, depending on experience.

Company Benefits include a PTO (Paid Time Off) Bank & 401(k)
retirement plan with a company match. At this time, the company does not offer
a medical/dental plan.

Occasional evening and Saturday morning hours may be required.

Please respond with a Covering Letter & Resume and provide an
email address and/or phone number where you can be contacted.

APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THE REQUESTED INFORMATION MAY NOT BE REVIEWED.

Job Summary:

Under immediate supervision, supports physicians in the provision
of patient care by: recording vital signs, discussing chief health concerns,
performing testing, and administering injections; assists with procedures and
documentation.

Helps patients by providing information, services, and assistance.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Verifies patient information by interviewing patient;
    recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.

  • Prepares patients for examination by performing
    preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and
    temperature; reporting patient history summary.

  • Saves physician's time by helping with office
    procedures as requested.

  • Secures patient information and maintains patient
    confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; and keeping
    patient information confidential.

  • Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders
    and questions about treatment.

  • Pre-certifies diagnostics procedures and communicates
    instructions to patients.

  • Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by
    establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal
    regulations.

  • Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; requesting
    new supplies; and verifying receipt.

  • Keeps equipment operating by following operating
    instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing
    preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational
    opportunities; reading professional publications.
  • Serves and protects the practice by adhering to
    professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local
    requirements.
  • Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for
    accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add
    value to job accomplishments.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics: 

  • Knowledge of Medical Terminology
  • Very Good Interpersonal / Human Relations Skills
  • Ability to Maintain Schedules
  • Ability to Maintain Confidentiality
  • Ability to exert Physical Effort, Standing, Lifting,
    and Carrying Material or Equipment

  • Ability to File and Retrieve Information
  • Ability to Respond to Questions in a Tactful and
    Professional Manner

  • Ability / Willingness to Adhere to the Established
    Departmental Service Standards

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and experience equivalent to:

High school diploma or equivalent, plus one (1) year of technical
training

LPN License or pending license is required.

Familiarity with eClinicalWorks and/or other EMR systems is a
plus.

Knowledge of HIPAA, Meaningful Use or MACRA is an asset.

Normal medical office environment.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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