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About the Role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supports safe, efficient, and patient-centered care across UVVC clinics. Working under the direction of a physician, Advanced Practice Provider, or Registered Nurse, the LPN manages patient flow, performs clinical documentation, prepares exam rooms, and assists clinicians with procedures. The role also involves maintaining infection prevention and safety standards, protecting patient privacy, and supporting high-quality clinical care through various operational tasks.

Responsibilities

Completes ongoing education and competencies as assigned in the learning management system prior to the due date.
Adheres to administrative and clinical standard operating procedures.
Maintains flexibility with the given schedule and floats to clinics other than the home location as requested by the supervisor.
Assists other staff members with their duties in the spirit of teamwork to ensure effective and efficient clinic operation when not actively engaged with a scheduled patient.
Drives efficient patient flow by using eCW to update patient status throughout the visit, promptly rooming patients, performing the Patient Verification process, obtaining and documenting vital signs, taking patient photos, performing leg measurements, and turning over patient rooms.
Performs focused nursing observations and reports changes in patient condition or abnormal findings to the physician or Advanced Practice Provider in a timely manner.
Reinforces patient education regarding procedures, medications, post-procedure instructions, compression therapy, and follow-up care as directed by the provider.
Assesses patient readiness for procedures within the Licensed Practical Nurse scope of practice and communicates concerns to the provider.
Ensures procedure and exam rooms are stocked appropriately and communicates with the supply chain team as needed.
Maintains the Two-Bin Inventory System by monitoring inventory levels and replenishing supplies in accordance with established processes.
Completes inventory reconciliation activities and submits required documentation on time in accordance with Supply processes.
Adheres to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards in wearing appropriate PPE, cleaning, and preparing rooms for procedures.
Documents patient’s history of present illness (HPI), preventative screenings, and additional patient information in the patient’s medical record, as directed.
Documents nursing interventions and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record.
Completes consent forms accurately prior to all patient procedures and obtains patient signatures.
Maintains autoclave with weekly and monthly maintenance, logs, and spore testing process.
Properly processes surgical instruments and designated medical equipment.
Actively participates in the Time Out Process.
Safely assists with patient transfers.
Sets up exam rooms for sterile and nonsterile patient procedures and assists in surgical procedures.
Adheres to standards for maintaining sterile environments and surgical attire to promote patient safety and prevent contamination during procedures.
Assists in positioning patients and preparing patient’s skin for procedures.
Prepares and administers medications as permitted by state law, provider orders, and organizational policy; maintains accurate medication documentation.
Documents nursing interventions and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record.
Responsible for medication and supply expiration dates, using the first in first out (FIFO) method ensuring items with earliest expiration dates are used first.
Demonstrates and promotes a work culture committed to UVVC’s Core Values: understanding, nurturing, ingenuity, trust, excellence, and diversity.
Demonstrates behaviors that are consistent with UVVC’s Standards of Conduct as outlined in our Employee Handbook.
Maintains the confidentiality and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with UVVC policies, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and other applicable laws and regulations.
Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program.
Current unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider through American Heart Association or the ability to obtain within 60 days.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong computer skills and experience with electronic medical records.
Familiar with medical terminology.
Dependable; able to meet reliable attendance and punctuality standards.

Skills

Assisting with sterile procedures
Medication preparation

Location

Howard Beach

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience in ambulatory care, vascular, surgical, procedural, or physician practice setting preferred.

Education Level

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program.

Salary/Compensations

$32—$40 USD

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Outstanding work life balance
Health, vision, and dental benefits
401K plan match
Life insurance (100% company paid)
PTO and paid holidays

About the Company

UVVC is a leading provider of comprehensive vein and vascular care with over 60 clinics across Arizona, Illinois, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Texas, and expanding.
Our mission is to revolutionize vascular care by delivering an all-inclusive clinic experience that addresses every aspect of lower extremity vein, vascular, and wound conditions.
United Vein & Vascular Centers (UVVC) is distinguished by its innovative approach to diagnosing and treating a variety of vascular conditions that affect the pelvis and lower extremities.
With a team of committed specialists, cutting-edge medical technology, and a patient-centric approach that emphasizes minimally invasive procedures, UVVC ensures superior care and optimal outcomes for its patients.