Orthopedic Clinic LPN — Fast-Paced Care & Team Impact

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.; Paintsville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) seeks an Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide a broad range of nursing care and patient services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in an orthopedic clinic setting.

You will perform routine nursing tasks, monitor patient status, educate patients and families, and assist with procedures while maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Current licensure in the state of practice.
• Successful completion of the IV Therapy Course.
• Six months to one year of on-the-job training required.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic nursing care and patient procedures as required.
• Observes, reports, and documents changes in patient condition and nursing care performed.
• Provides patient and family health education as necessary.
• Administers a variety of medications as ordered.
• Assists with diagnostic and therapeutic treatments as needed.
• Responds to emergencies and contributes to code team activities.
• Maintains safety and cleanliness of the clinical environment.
• Collects specimens and monitors patient vitals as directed.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs

IV therapy

Patient education

Documentation

CPR

Medication administration

Education

Graduate of an accredited LPN program

Tools

IV Therapy Course

Job description

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) seeks an Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide a broad range of nursing care and patient services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in an orthopedic clinic setting.

You will perform routine nursing tasks, monitor patient status, educate patients and families, and assist with procedures while maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.