Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Orthopedics

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services in Corvallis, Oregon, seeks an LPN to assist practitioners in orthopedic care. You will support procedures, handle telephone prescription orders and refills, maintain patient records and relay test results under supervision.

This role requires compassionate nursing care within SHS guidelines. The department focuses on general and specialized orthopedic surgery, including shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand procedures.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Oregon LPN licensure is required.
• Healthcare Provider BLS certification is required.
• Previous clinical setting experience is preferred.
• Lab/EKG experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists practitioner in performance of procedures and relays test results.
• Maintains patient records and handles telephone prescription orders/refills.
• Provides safe, quality nursing care under SHS practitioners and Clinic Supervisor within scope of practice.

Skills

Patient Care

Adaptability/Flexibility

Communication

Team Building

Medical Terminology

Social Perceptiveness

Education

Oregon LPN licensure

Healthcare Provider BLS

Clinical setting experience preferred

Lab/EKG experience preferred

Job description

Assists practitioner in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient record and relaying test results. Provides safe and quality nursing care under the direction of SHS practitioners and the Clinic Supervisor within scope of practice.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

• Assists practitioner in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient record and relaying test results. Provides safe and quality nursing care under the direction of SHS practitioners and the Clinic Supervisor within scope of practice.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

• SHS Orthopedics offers generalized and specialized orthopedic surgery including shoulder, elbow, wrist (carpal tunnel/trigger finger) and hand surgery.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Current unencumbered Oregon Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure required.
• Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• Previous experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Lab/EKG experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.
• Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
• Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
• Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)
• (11 - 33% of the time)
• Occasionally (1 - 10% of the time)
• Frequently (34 - 66% of the time)
• Continually (67 - 100% of the time)
• WALK - INCLINE
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
• PULL (0-20 pounds force)
• CLIMB - STAIRS
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
• LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
• SQUAT Repetitive
• KNEEL (on knees)
• REACH - Forward
• REACH - Upward
• SIT
• WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
• ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
• ROTATE TRUNK Standing
• FINGER DEXTERITY
• PINCH Fingers
• CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
• STAND
• BEND FORWARD at waist
• GRASP Hand/Fist
• PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
• PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
• PUSH (40-60 pounds force)
• PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

Summary

Occasionally

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

• Assists practitioner in performance of procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient record and relaying test results. Provides safe and quality nursing care under the direction of SHS practitioners and the Clinic Supervisor within scope of practice.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

• SHS Orthopedics offers generalized and specialized orthopedic surgery including shoulder, elbow, wrist (carpal tunnel/trigger finger) and hand surgery.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Current unencumbered Oregon Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure required.
• Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• Previous experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Lab/EKG experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.
• Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
• Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
• Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)
• (11 - 33% of the time)
• Occasionally (1 - 10% of the time)
• Frequently (34 - 66% of the time)
• Continually (67 - 100% of the time)
• WALK - INCLINE
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
• PULL (0-20 pounds force)
• CLIMB - STAIRS
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
• LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
• SQUAT Repetitive
• KNEEL (on knees)
• REACH - Forward
• REACH - Upward
• SIT
• WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
• ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
• ROTATE TRUNK Standing
• FINGER DEXTERITY
• PINCH Fingers
• CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
• STAND
• BEND FORWARD at waist
• GRASP Hand/Fist
• PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
• PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
• PUSH (40-60 pounds force)
• PUSH (60 or more pounds force)