OrthoNY is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our orthopedic team at our Clifton Park Clinic!
You'll work directly alongside our providers—preparing patients for exams, assisting with hands-on care including casting, splinting, injections, and DME fitting.
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm, no weekends, holidays or on call!
Responsibilities:
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Preparing the patient for the exam by performing preliminary tests, as needed;
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Reporting relevant information to the provider;
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Assisting the provider with patient care as requested;
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Performing scribe duties, as needed;
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Reviewing treatment procedures with patients;
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Assisting in ordering tests/retrieving results;
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Reviewing discharge instructions;
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Cast application, specialty cast, minor reductions/molding/suture/Staple removal and dressing changes;
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Prepares injections, obtains cultures as ordered/needed;
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Dispense Durable Medical Equipment (DME) to patients, application of DME, custom brace measurements, and, in some cases, ordering of DME inventory;
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Verifying patient information; recording medical history and reporting to physician;
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Demonstrate complete, accurate, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record system;
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Maintain and safeguard all patient records as indicated and required by the policies of the practice and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA);
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Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
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Graduate of an accredited school of nursing;
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Unrestricted current LPN license to practice nursing in NYS required;
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1- 3 years of recent experience preferred;
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Excellent communication and customer service skills;
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical records (EMR) preferred;
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CPR certification preferred
Other Information
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Travel between offices as needed, reliable transportation is required.
