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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
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Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
Brattleboro, VT (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
Description Brattleboro Memorial Hospital /
Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation Job Description Job Title:
Licensed Practical Nurse Job Code:
270Hours:
Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pm
FTE:
1.0Weekend Schedule:
N/A Holiday Schedule:
N/A Call Schedule:
N/A FLSA
Status:
Non-exempt Department Name:
BMH Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Location:
Brattleboro, VermontJOB SUMMARY
The LPN practices under the direction and supervision of the physician/nurse practitioner (NP) and within the scope of practice defined by the State Board of Nursing. Contributes to the physician's/NP assessment of office patients and assists the physician/NP as needed with treatment and education of the patient. Under the clinical supervision of the physician/NP, and the administrative direction of the practice manager, demonstrates the ability to perform procedures in the office setting.DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE
The SVHSC/BMH-owned or managed physician practices provide medical services in various specialties and offices including family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, cardiology, orthopedics, urology, and general surgery. The practices are staffed by physicians and other licensed providers who are supported by clinical staff (LPNs or medical assistants) and clerical staff (receptionists, transcriptionists, file clerks). Hours vary by practice. RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduate from an NLN accredited school for Licensed Practice Nursing.Experience:
One or more years of experience in a doctor's office setting preferred.Licensure/Certification:
Licensed Practical Nurse, State of Vermont. Certified in CPR.Mental Efforts:
Requires hand-eye coordination. Requires manual and finger dexterity. Requires the ability to distinguish letters, numbers or symbols accurately. Requires the use of office equipment, such as typewriter, computer terminal, telephone copier, facsimile. Requires the use of medical equipment, such as stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, infant scale Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions. Requires the absence of color blindness. Requires working irregular hours. Requires knowledge of medical terminology. Environment & Working Conditions Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids. Potential for CTD and multiple and diverse interruptions. Exposure to CRTs.OSHA CATEGORY OSHA
Category I- Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities. Standing- Up to 1/3 Walking
- Up to 1/3 Sitting
- 2/3 or more Talking or Hearing
- 2/3 or more Use of hands to finger, handle or feel
- Up to 1/3 Pushing/Pulling
- None Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling
- None Reaching with hands and arms
- Up to 1/3 Tasting or smelling
- None This position requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted. Up to 10 pounds
- 2/3 or more Up to 25 pounds
- 1/3 to 1/2 Up to 50 pounds
- Up to 1/3 Up to 100 pounds
- None More than 100 pounds
- None This position has special vision requirements.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions. Wet, humid conditions (non-weather)- None Work near moving mechanical parts
- Up to 1/3 Fumes or airborne particles
- Up to 1/3 Toxic or caustic chemicals
- Up to 1/3 Outdoor weather conditions
- None Extreme cold (non-weather)
- None Extreme heat (non-weather)
- None Risk of electrical shock
- None Work with explosives
- None Risk of radiation
- None Vibration
- None The typical noise level for the environment is: Very Quiet Quiet Moderate Noise Loud Noise Hearing Ability to hear calls Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others EEO/ADA Statement Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.