LPN Surgical Clinic Full Time

At Livingston Regional Hospital, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent nurses. And we know that our nurses deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop. We have a positive, hopeful, and resilient leadership team that is solely focused on taking care of the heart of Livingston Regional Hospital – the people who work here. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today.

Under direct supervision of a Physician/NP, provides nursing care within the scope of licensure for assigned patients according to established nursing standards and hospital/clinic policies and procedures.

• Under direct supervision of a Physician/NP administers medication, performs treatments and patient care responsibilities as prescribed. 
• Consults with and keeps Physician/NP informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient’s condition regarding assigned patients.
• Provides appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Administers medication following the five rights of medication administration within scope of practice.
•  Assists with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care, updates, and revises plan of care under the supervision of Physician/NP.
• Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by the Physician/NP.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.  Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
•  Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Responsible for patient triage, including all aspects of preliminary patient care (gathering vital signs, allergies, medications, etc.)
• Performs venipunctures and injections (IM, SQ, ID)
• Vaccine administration and record-keeping logs
• Responsible for medical equipment upkeep; performs control checks as required on necessary equipment and maintains required logs.
• Performs laundry duties as well as any other cleaning duties to ensure a safe and sanity clinical environment.
• Medication regulation (prior authorization, gathering of samples requested by provider, etc.)
• Prepares exam rooms and ensures they are stocked appropriately.
• Pre-loading and abstraction of patient information prior to patient appointment
• Scanning documents to the patient electronic chart
• Proper patient electronic medical record maintenance
• Works referrals and obtains authorizations as needed.
• Fields phone messages and promptly return calls (to patients, pharmacies, etc.)
• Demonstrates excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
•  Additional duties as assigned
• Following provider and management directives
• Interprets data about the patient’s status to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Participates in orientation, instruction/training of new personnel.
• Follows Provider and management directives as appropriate.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations: 

• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
•  Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
•  Approximate percent of time required to travel: 7%
•  Performs other related duties as assigned.  

• Education: Graduate of an accredited program for licensed vocational/practical nurses.
• Licenses/Certification:   Current state licensure as Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse. BLS Certification required. De-escalation training is required.
• Experience: Minimum six months’ nursing experience preferred.