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LPN - Ambulatory Orthopedics New

Plattsburgh, NY

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Hiring Company

The University of Vermont Health Network

Positions Available

Full Time

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Position Description

External candidates may be eligible for a one-time sign-on bonus of up to $7,500. Additional terms and conditions apply.

Job description:

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse, in accordance with the NYS Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies, and the standards set by Nursing Services and the Nursing Practice Council.
Responsibilities include but not limited to rooming staff, drawing medications for injections, charting, stocking, cleaning, podiatry/wound care
Specialties include hand surgery, sports medicine, general orthopedics, and podiatry
The primary shift is 8:00am to 4:30pm, may also be scheduled to work 7:30am to 4:00pm

Education/Skills Required:

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.
Previous experience preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work with other healthcare team members.
Meets requirements of physical/pre-placement screening.
As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.