What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at OrthoArizona?
Licensed Practical Nurse
About OrthoArizona:
At OrthoArizona, we are bringing the best together. Our organization was created to help serve ALL orthopedic and sports medicine needs throughout the Valley! We have a wide range of orthopedic surgeons and mid-level providers including physical and occupational therapists.
Today we are one of Arizona’s largest privately owned and most comprehensive orthopedic practices with more than 75 locally and nationally renowned providers across 30 locations, in addition to in house state of the art MRI capabilities. At OrthoArizona we are committed to best-in-class patient care, being a pioneer in research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our team members.
OrthoArizona is looking for a candidate who has an energetic, upbeat, and positive attitude with professional experience in the Healthcare setting. Delivering great customer service is one of the top goals in this position.
The Licensed Practical Nurse performs professional nursing care under supervision for clinic patients.
As a Licensed Practical Nurse with OrthoArizona, you will get to:
- Observe, record, and report patient condition.
- Screen patients for appropriate medical history information.
- Communicate instructions for pre- and post-operative care.
- Arrange for patient admission to hospital.
- Perform triage for incoming patient calls.
- Instruct patient and family regarding medication and treatment instructions.
- Formulate and update patient care plans.
- Order, prepare, and inspect patient pre-operative testing.
- Communicate any pre-operative results to physician.
- Provide monitoring of patient progress between Physician or PA visits.
Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of computer programs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of orthopedic examination, diagnostic, and medical procedures.
- Knowledge of medication.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from accredited school for Practical Nursing.
- Active and in good standing LPN licensure, AZ Board of Nursing.
- Maintain CPR certification Preferred Qualifications.
- At least one year of experience in a healthcare or surgical setting.
Full Time Benefits:
- Robust paid time off package including, sick time, holidays, & paid time off!
- Health Savings account company contributions.
- Dental & Vision insurance.
- Company paid life insurance policy the option to purchase additional benefits to protect you from what life throws at you.
- 401(k) with a company contribution profit sharing!
- Pet insurance.
- ID Theft protection & Legal assistance.
