Licensed Practical Nurse, Orthopedics

OVERVIEW
The LPN supports patient care by rooming patients, collecting health information, assisting with exams and treatments, giving medications, performing basic lab tests and EKGs, and documenting care. They also help with referrals, patient education, supplies, and quality improvement while working with providers and nurses to meet patient needs.

SCHEDULE: 32-hours per week

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Rooms patients, collects assessment data and preparespatient according to specific need. 
• Collects patient data and documents in the medical record. 
• Prepares and maintains patient charts. 
• Assistsin examination, treatment and other clinic procedures. 
• Administers injections and medications as ordered and directed. 
• Reviews physician's orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patient.
• Assistswith laboratory procedures, screening tests and QI projects 
• Answers telephone and either responds to inquiry or directs caller to appropriate personnel for triage
• Documents according to standards of care. 
• Provides patient treatments as ordered.
• Coordinates referrals for patients through insurance and other physician offices 
• Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the provider or RN. 
• Perform the duties of a clinic LPN within alignment to LPN scope of practice.  
• Assist with clinic projects and assignments and nursing initiatives.
•  May provide feedback for evaluation or participate in peer review.  
• Assists with preparation of staff for surveys. 
• Monitors compliance with clinic initiatives as assigned 
• Administers specified medications and nursing interventions as allowed by policy and procedure, licensure, and State Practice Act. 
• Reinforces patient teaching provided by Provider and RN. 
• Provides basic healthcare instruction to family and patient. 
• Performs EKG's and simple lab tests as needed. 
• Performs venipuncture to collect blood specimens. 
• Participates in QA & I. 
• Orders and maintainssupplies.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited LPN Program OR
• Wisconsin: Have completed the portion of the RN Program needed to obtain a certificate of completion in practical nursing.
• Illinois: Have completed the designated curriculum of a Ladder Option Approved Designated RN Program.
• Experience in clinical setting preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• Licensed as an LPN in the State of Practice
• Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
N/A

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Work is performed according to specific procedures and methods, but the incumbent must make minor decisions in order to adapt to routine situations.

SUPERVISES

N/A

PAY RANGE:

$22.28 - $35.66

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life & Disability Insurance

• FSA/HSA Options

• Generous, accruing paid time off

• Paid Parental and caregiver leave

• Career advancement and educational opportunities

• Tuition and certification reimbursement

• Certification Reimbursement

• Well-being Programs

• Employee Discounts

• On-Demand Pay

• Financial Education

• Annual recognition/awards events

• Partner appreciation days

• Family entertainment/attractions discount

• Community service/improvement opportunities

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At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50

• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women