LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital /

Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation

Job Description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Code: 270

Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8am to 4:30pm

FTE: 1.0

Weekend Schedule: N/A

Holiday Schedule: N/A

Call Schedule: N/A

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department Name: BMH Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont

JOB 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.