Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ambulatory - Obstetrics & Gynecology
Core
Prepares patients for exams, performs lab procedures, assists physicians with OB/GYN procedures and surgeries, and administers medications in an ambulatory setting.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Builds
Patient care services for Obstetrics & Gynecology
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, Aseptic technique, IV therapy administration, Medication administration, Patient education, Catheterization, Wound care, Phlebotomy, EKG performance, Specimen collection
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Electronic medical records systems
Responsibilities
Prepares and rooms patients for exams by obtaining vital signs and documenting health information; Performs laboratory procedures using aseptic technique; Assists physicians with procedures such as pelvic exams, colposcopy, and cautery; Administers medications including immunizations, antibiotics, and insulin; Provides basic patient education on tasks and self-care; Organizes and prepares exam rooms and lab areas; Performs advanced clinical tasks like suture removal, casting, and complex wound care under supervision.
Seniority
Entry-level, no experience required