Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Specialty Orthopedic Group; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Orthopedic Group in Cleveland, MS, is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide basic medical care in an orthopedic clinic. The position requires maintaining professional nursing standards, efficient medication dispensing, and accurate patient documentation. Candidates must have an active LPN license in Mississippi and experience in a clinical setting is preferred. This full-time role involves Monday to Friday work with a potential commute to Oxford clinic for training.

Qualifications

• 1 year orthopedic experience preferred.
• Training or experience treating patients in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic medical care to patients in an orthopedic clinic.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Schedule and organize patient appointments.

Skills

Cooperative work attitude

Excellent phone etiquette

Computer proficiency

Education

Active LPN license in Mississippi

Job description

Job description

Specialty Orthopedic Group is currently seeking aLPNto join our clinic.This position will be Monday-Friday, full time. Candidate must be willing to commute to Oxford clinic for training as needed.

*Please do not call in to Specialty Orthopedic Group regarding this position.*

JOB SUMMARY

The LPN provides basic medical care to patients in an orthopedic clinic; maintains standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with clinic policy and procedures; provides for the safe and efficient dispensing of doses of medication to patients consistent with the organization's procedure and as ordered by the Physician; responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient's symptoms, responses and progress. Must be proficient on computer, scheduling, and have excellent phone etiquette.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works under the supervision of provider and maintains practical nursing professional standards of care
• Charts in notes accurately and in a timely manner, documents provided, maintain appropriate records related to patient’s progress and activities accurately and in a timely manner
• Interview patients and document basic medical history
• Organize and schedule appointments
• Check with patients and type up patients charts
• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
• Returns patient calls
• Perform other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year orthopedic experience preferred
• Training or experience treating patients in a clinical setting
• Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians
• Ability to promote favorable clinic image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and general public
• Active LPN license in Mississippi (required)