LPN

OrthoNY is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our orthopedic team at our Glens Falls 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 8am-4:30pm, no weekends, holidays or on call!ResponsibilitiesPreparing the patient for the exam by performing preliminary tests, as needed;Reporting relevant information to the provider;Assisting the provider with patient care as requested;Performing scribe duties, as needed;Reviewing treatment procedures with patients;Assisting in ordering tests/retrieving results;Reviewing discharge instructions;Cast application, specialty cast, minor reductions/molding/suture/Staple removal and dressing changes;Prepares injections, obtains cultures as ordered/needed;Dispense Durable Medical Equipment (DME) to patients, application of DME, custom brace measurements, and, in some cases, ordering of DME inventory;Verifying patient information; recording medical history and reporting to physician;Demonstrate complete, accurate, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record system;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);Other responsibilities as assigned.QualificationsGraduate of an accredited school of nursing;Unrestricted current LPN license to practice nursing in NYS required;1- 3 years of recent experience preferred;Excellent communication and customer service skills;Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical records (EMR) preferred;CPR certification preferredOther InformationTravel between offices as needed, reliable transportation is required.