What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Ambulatory Orthopedics position at The University of Vermont Health Network?
External candidates may be eligible for a one-time sign-on bonus of up to $7,500. Additional terms and conditions apply.
Job description:
- The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse, in accordance with the NYS Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies, and the standards set by Nursing Services and the Nursing Practice Council.
- Responsibilities include but not limited to rooming staff, drawing medications for injections, charting, stocking, cleaning, podiatry/wound care
- Specialties include hand surgery, sports medicine, general orthopedics, and podiatry
- The primary shift is 8:00am to 4:30pm, may also be scheduled to work 7:30am to 4:00pm
Education/Skills Required:
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.
- Previous experience preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with other healthcare team members.
- Meets requirements of physical/pre-placement screening.
- As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.
