Job Information
OrthoNY Nurse, LPN in Albany, New York
Department:
Clinical
Job Title:
LPN
Reports to:
Clinical Supervisor
Type of position:
Full Time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The LPN will primarily perform casting and durable medical equipment as well as clinical tasks related to patient care under the supervision of a physician as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:
Cast application, specialty cast, minor reductions/molding/suture/Staple removal and dressing changes;
Prepares injections, obtains cultures as ordered/needed;
Dispense Durable Medical Equipment (DME) to patients, application of DME, custom brace measurements, and, in some cases, ordering of DME inventory;
Verifying patient information; recording medical history and reporting to physician;
Demonstrate complete, accurate, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record system;
Maintain and safeguard all patient records as indicated and required by the policies of the practice and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA);
Assisting provider with patient care as requested;
Other responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the essential functions:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing;
Unrestricted current LPN license to practice nursing in NYS required;
1- 3 years of recent experience preferred;
Excellent communication and customer service skills;
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical records (EMR) preferred;
CPR/BLS certification preferred
OTHER INFORMATION
- Travel between offices as needed, reliable transportation is required.