LPN - Wound Care Nurse - Orthopedics

Vetted Solutions; Scranton (Lackawanna County); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Family support

Résumé du poste

Vetted Solutions seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide primary clinical support in outpatient clinics, assisting providers with patient care, diagnostic testing, wound management, medication administration, and patient education.

Responsibilities include obtaining patient history and vitals, assisting with minor procedures, collecting specimens, documenting interactions, and reinforcing education, while maintaining aseptic technique and a clean, organized environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized nursing training program.
• Ability to perform focused observations, administer medications/vaccines, and follow provider orders.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

Responsabilités

• Obtain patient history, vital signs, and prepare patients for examinations.
• Perform nursing acts under supervision, assist with minor procedures, collect laboratory specimens, document patient interactions, and respond to patient questions.
• Conduct wound care, document findings, and ensure aseptic techniques.
• Reinforce patient education and maintain a clean, organized clinical environment.

Formation

Licensed Practical Nurse program

Description du poste

Role Overview:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides primary clinical support in outpatient clinics, assisting providers with patient care, diagnostic testing, wound management, medication administration, and patient education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Obtain patient history, vital signs, and prepare patients for examinations.
• Perform nursing acts under supervision, assist with minor procedures, collect laboratory specimens, document patient interactions, and respond to patient questions.
• Conduct wound care, document findings, and ensure aseptic techniques.
• Reinforce patient education and maintain a clean, organized clinical environment.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduate from a recognized nursing training program.
• Ability to perform focused observations, administer medications/vaccines, and follow provider orders.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

Work Environment & Compliance:

Work typically occurs in a clinical setting, adhering to organizational policies and procedures. Additional department-specific skills may be required.

Benefits & Culture:

Offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, PTO, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and family support. Emphasizes values of kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety, fostering a collaborative and diverse workplace.