Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedics (PRN)

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct or indirect nursing care to patients who present with urgent, emergency, or potential health problems; utilizes knowledge of basic nursing principles, practices and ethics; participates in the organization and management of the physician's practice.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Formal training, which will probably be indicated by a graduation certificate from an accredited LVN/LPN school of nursing; current State licensure. Preferred accomplishments include nursing experience and current CPR certification. Personal skills include a willingness to assign high priority to patient comfort and satisfaction; the ability to communicate effectively; and the ability to work compatibly with physicians, other department members, and clinic employees in other departments.     

Physical guidelines include ability to stand/walk for up to eight hours/day; bend, stoop, twist; assist patients in turning; assist patient in arising from exam table; push wheelchair patients; assist patient in arising from and returning to wheelchair.

WORK SCHEDULE:  PRN,  Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM