Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopedics Office

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopedics Office Full Time

Assist physician with duties necessary to support the needs of the practice working within and to the maximum scope of license.

• Directs patient to exam room and prepares patient for exam or treatment by identifying height, weight, respirations, blood pressure, temperature, additional testing, and records same on chart. Interview patient to obtain history, allergies, reconciles medication list and records on chart as requested.
• Write or call Rx after obtaining surgeon/provider authorization for all department surgeons/providers as needed. Chart as written in patient’s chart.
• Email, fax or call in insurance referrals. Follow up with referral number to specialist if requested.
• Assist in smooth departmental operation by filling in for other LPNs, clinical assistant and MOAs as requested. Answer telephone and perform other clerical functions as necessary. Train and maintain proficiency in computer equipment and other computer program training as requested.
• Attends to exam and procedure rooms, ensuring proper supplies are on hand and maintaining order and cleanliness. Order medications or clinical supplies for the department as requested.
• Administers prescribed injections/medications and records them on patient’s chart.
• Routes patient after exam to proper area for ancillary testing or follow‑up appointments (blood work, x‑rays, lab testing) as requested.
• Basic knowledge of medications (side effects/contraindications, etc.).
• Be able to read and review pathology results with patients.
• Setup and tear down sterile fields. Basic knowledge of surgical instruments. Prepare surgical trays as needed for procedures for the day.
• Assist surgeon with operative procedures both in the office and Operating Room if necessary.
• Maintain infection control measures including proper cleaning of surgical equipment and use of autoclave. Proficient with autoclave sterilization process.
• Knowledge and proficiency of dressing changes and suture removal. Assess signs and symptoms of infection and reporting to surgeon and/or provider.
• Hepatitis checks and protocol to protect surgeon, patient, and nurse.

• As assigned as appropriate for LPN licensure.
• Attend new employee orientation and mandatory events such as in‑services, classes, training as required by the organization.
• Complies with the dress code policy as set forth by Guthrie.
• Attends and participates in department meetings, contributing to department/office goals.

Hourly rate of pay: $21.80 - $34.02/hour depending on experience.

• Perks of Being an LPN @ Guthrie:
  Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for experienced nurses.
• Medical and Dental Insurance (effective the 1st of month following date of hire).
• Generous experiential PTO accrual from day 1.
• Up to $7,500 annually towards Tuition Reimbursement Program – Starting after 90 days.
• 403B Retirement Plan with Company Matching.
• Friendly, supportive and diverse work family.

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non‑profit, integrated, practicing physician‑led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi‑specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs.

Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.