Tidewater Orthopaedic Hampton, VA office has openings for Full-Time, Licensed Practical Nurse . We are currently searching for reliable Licensed Practical Nurse to perform various office and clinical duties to keep our healthcare practice running efficiently. This position will work directly with healthcare practice staff to maintain patient records, explain common medical procedures to patients and assist in basic examinations. This is a fast paced position which requires the ability to multi-task while making critical decisions. The qualified candidate must have reliable transportation, as they may be required to commute to our Suffolk and/or Williamsburg, Virginia office if needed.
Duties and Essential Functions include:

• Provide exceptional patient care to include explanation of procedure to be done.
• Record patient information such as vital signs, weight and changes in medical history
• Clean and prepare examination rooms prior to patients appointments
• Properly apply and instruct patient on application of splints and dressings
• Using EMR to order additional testing, work notes and prescriptions as dictated by the physician
• Autoclaving and cleaning of instruments and other clinic equipment
• Perform PT/INR exam on patients to include instruction on Coumadin dosage per the physician
• Wound cleaning, suture removal and dressing of wounds
• Maintain cleanliness and stocking of rooms
• Other job duties as assigned

Certifications / Licensures:

• LPN

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience working in a healthcare practice or hospital
• Experience in Orthopaedics preferred, but not required

Skills Required:
Active listening, critical thinking, social perceptiveness, time management, effective written and oral communication, work independently or with a team, problem solving, leadership, planning, organizing.

Physical Demand:

Frequently standing, walking and sitting. Ability to pull, lift, carry and push less than 130lbs repetitive. Frequent stooping, kneeling, balancing, climbing and balancing. 95% of work will be performed inside with noise and/or vibrations. No extreme heat, cold, wet or humid work environment. Repetitive physical and verbal interaction with patients.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Experience:

• healthcare practice: 1 year (Required)
• Orthopaedic: 2 years (Preferred)

License:

• BLS (Required)
• LPN (Required)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Tuition reimbursement
• Other

Speciality :

• Med-Surg

Employer type:

• Clinic

Qualifications:

• BLS
• Current State Nursing License

Completed license needed:

• Upon starting work

EMR Used:

• eClinical
• Epic

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Day shift
• 8 hour shift
• 10 hour shift

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely:

• No