LPN Ambulatory - Orthopedic Clinic

Job Details

Work Shift:

8 Hours
- Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Compensation: $15,000

Sign On Bonus available for Qualified Candidates!

Union Position:
No

Mon
- Fri 8a-5p No weekends or major holidays

Busy Orthopedic Clinic

Work directly with Providers - rooming patients, assisting with procedures, taking staples/sutures out, learning to cast and splint, drawing up medications

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician.

• Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients.
• Documents a thorough medical history from patient.
• Contributes to the assessment of patients and administers medications or treatments as ordered.
• Provides technical support to healthcare professionals as needed.
• Counseling patients and family members, under the direction of a registered nurse, on prevention and treatment plans.
• Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting.

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• If position requires IV therapy/management skills, the following is required in North Dakota: graduation from a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing.
• Currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

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