Viera, FL, 32955, USA
6 days ago
Clinic LPN- Orthopedic Surgery
*POSITION SUMMARY* To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by overseeing the medical care given to patients while implementing high standards of care consistent with clinic office and medical policies and procedures. *PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITES* * Assist physician in all procedures as instructed: * Maintains all stock in treatment rooms as well as rotation of dated medications, supplies, and keeps correct documentation of narcotic drugs. * Collects blood and or samples as directed using sterile techniques which apply; process with correct paperwork, and direct to correct laboratory for processing. * Sterilizes all equipment/instruments using proper techniques, as well as technical usage of all other standard equipment used at the Wound Clinic/and or Physician office. * Administers all medications as ordered and assures all documentation is noted, as well as calling in medications to area pharmacies when requested by physician. * Provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and their patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical wound care setting. * Assists in use of equipment and materials in a cost-effective manner. * Completes all documentation supporting billable activities in a timely manner. * Maintains documentation and assessment of patients' vital signs, drug allergies and description of patients' complaints on all charts. * Under the supervision of an RN, case manages patients with their wound care. * Applies dressings as ordered per the physician. *MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * * Education: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse licensure from a credentialed program supported by the Florida Board of Nursing and obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. * Work Experience: N/A * Licensure: Current Florida LPN license. * Certification: Must hold and maintain current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date. * Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: o Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills. o Ability to work in stressful environments. o Ability to assess and quickly interpret data and assists physicians in the care and education of patients of various ages and levels of understanding. o Demonstrates leadership ability and flexibility. o Demonstrates knowledge of exposure to biohazardous waste, MSDA substances and unknown diseases. *PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (MEDIUM) * * Physically agile; may require walking, standing running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently. * Medium work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, with or without assistance. * May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or overhead. * May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift. * May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to loud noise. * May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC Guidelines. * Communicating with others to exchange information. * Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks. * Workspace may vary from open to confined, on site or remote. * May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle. **Job:** **Health First Medical Group* **Organization:** **Health First Medical Group LLC* **Title:** *Clinic LPN- Orthopedic Surgery * **Location:** *Florida - Brevard County-Viera* **Requisition ID:** *075304*
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