Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

First and foremost, we care about our team. There is nothing more valuable. We have a support network that is unlike any in this region and we need you, the motivated individual reading this, to join our team as an LPN.

We provide next level quality care to patients, with a focus on developing lasting, trusted relationships between patients and staff.

As an Oral Surgery LPN, you will assist with pre-surgical care and education, vital tasks during surgeries, and post-surgical care.

4 day work week and No Saturdays or evenings! Part-time or Full-time position available.

Make sure you check out the GOOD STUFF below. We don’t just say we take care of our team, we prove it.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Effective interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal skills

Proficiency with computer systems and knowledge of electronic health records

Critical thinking skills and the utilization of sound judgment

Ability to prioritize safety and recognize potential safety risks

Knowledge of emergency procedures

Practiced and effective service excellence skills

Ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple tasks

Ability to work and maintain focus in a fast-paced, patient-oriented service environment

Ability to maintain a positive attitude and exhibit professional conduct in all work-related situations

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS :

Assists with patient evaluations :

Takes and records patient vital signs

Accurately documents patient past medical / dental history, reason for visit, and patient encounter

Accurately creates and records treatment plans; initiates predetermination of benefits

Assists with surgical procedures :

Takes and records patient vital signs

Verifies procedures, accurately generates and completes appropriate forms such as consent, opioid, bisphosphonate, and dental warranty forms

Assists with sedation processes such as attaching monitors, N20 administration, and IV administration

Performs clinical duties such as passing instruments, suctioning, retracting, and cutting suture

Accurately documents surgical encounter

Documents and scans out implantable devices

Performs recovery duties with patient and caregivers. Monitors patient progress, provides education and discharge instructions to patient caregivers, discontinues IVs, discharges patients per criteria

Takes and processes digital x-rays and CT scans as required

Prepares diagnostic models

Accurately documents medications prescribed by COMS physicians

Coordinates tissue transfers to pathology lab for analysis

Initiates patient medical clearance processes ordered by COMS physicians

Cleans operatories and equipment as required for efficient workflow

Prepares operatories and trays as needed

Cleans and sterilize instruments as needed

Checks for clinical phone messages, returns patient calls and manages and documents patient concerns

Accurately schedules patient appointments

Places patients on appropriate follow-up and / or task lists

Stocks operatories, including scanning out supplies

Performs daily checklist duties such as equipment checks, cleaning, equipment turn-on / turn-off, and medication / supply management

Participates in training new oral surgery assistants as requested

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

Complies with COMS mission, values, policies, and procedures, including HIPAA, OSHA, and other regulatory policies and procedures

Maintains regu