Orthopedics LPN: Casting & DME Specialist

OrthoNY; Loudonville (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoNY in Albany, NY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our orthopedics team. The role focuses on casting and durable medical equipment (DME) support and assisting physicians with patient care, including dressing changes and DME applications.

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with NYS LPN licensure, strong communication skills, and experience with EMR software.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Unrestricted current LPN license to practice nursing in NYS.
• 1-3 years of recent experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
• CPR certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Preparing the patient for the exam by performing preliminary tests, as needed;
• Reporting relevant information to the provider;
• Assisting the provider with patient care as requested;
• Performing scribe duties, as needed;
• Reviewing treatment procedures with patients;
• Assisting in ordering tests/retrieving results;
• Cast application, specialty cast, minor reductions/molding/suture/Staple removal and dressing changes;
• Prepares injections, obtains cultures as ordered/needed;
• Dispense Durable Medical Equipment (DME) to patients, application of DME, custom brace measurements, and, in some cases, ordering of DME inventory;
• Verifying patient information; recording medical history and reporting to physician;
• Demonstrate complete, accurate, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record system;
• Maintain and safeguard all patient records as indicated and required by HIPAA;
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

LPN license NYS

Excellent communication

EMR proficiency

Microsoft Office

CPR certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

OrthoNY in Albany, NY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our orthopedics team. The role focuses on casting and durable medical equipment (DME) support and assisting physicians with patient care, including dressing changes and DME applications.

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with NYS LPN licensure, strong communication skills, and experience with EMR software.