Licensed Practical Nurse - OB/GYN - Full Time

Guthrie is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support the OB/GYN department in a full-time role. You will assist physicians with clinical duties within the scope of LPN practice, working in a busy specialty practice setting that includes office-based procedures and operative support.

Responsibilities

• Direct patients to exam rooms and prepare them for examination or treatment, including vital signs assessment (height, weight, respirations, blood pressure, temperature) and documentation
• Obtain and record patient history, allergies, and medication reconciliation
• Write or call prescriptions after obtaining provider authorization and chart accordingly
• Process insurance referrals via email, fax, or phone and follow up with referral numbers to specialists as requested
• Answer telephones, screen calls by urgency and need, and perform clerical functions as necessary
• Maintain exam and procedure rooms, ensuring proper supplies are stocked, organized, and clean
• Order medications and clinical supplies for the department as requested
• Administer prescribed injections and medications and record administration on patient charts
• Route patients to appropriate areas for ancillary testing or follow-up appointments and enter lab testing information as requested
• Set up and tear down sterile fields
• Prepare surgical trays for procedures
• Assist surgeons with operative procedures in the office and operating room as needed
• Maintain infection control measures including proper cleaning of surgical equipment and autoclave use
• Perform high-level disinfection of departmental equipment as needed
• Perform dressing changes and suture removal
• Assess and report signs and symptoms of infection to the surgeon or provider
• Understand and follow hepatitis protocols to protect surgeon, patient, and nurse
• Fill in for other LPNs, clinical assistants, and medical office assistants as requested
• Maintain proficiency with computer equipment and required software programs
• Attend new employee orientation, mandatory in-services, classes, and training as required
• Comply with organizational dress code policy
• Attend and participate in department meetings and contribute to department and office goals
• Perform other duties as assigned and appropriate for LPN licensure

Required Qualifications

• Active LPN license in the state of practice

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience in the healthcare field

Compensation

• Hourly rate: $22.24 - $34.70
• Sign-on bonus up to $15,000.00

Schedule

• Full-time position