Clinical Support Specialist (LPN) South Central Region

State of North Carolina • Wake, NC

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Position is a Licensed Practical Nurse (Clinical Support Specialist) located at the South-Central Regional Office in Raeford, NC. This position will report directly to the Regional Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and will assist the ADON with auditing and health care compliance through reports, data gathering and facility site visits.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina.

Nice To Haves

• Provide onsite support to facilities that have passed or are preparing for ACA accreditation.
• Assist facilities in maintaining healthcare compliance with: PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Health and Safety standards Other applicable healthcare regulations.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and help implement improvement plans.
• Deliver direct patient care within LPN scope under RN supervision, including: Screening, observing, and assessing patients. Providing basic wound care and personal care. Administering routine respiratory therapy and other treatments. Performing catheter and colostomy care. Collecting vital signs and specimens. Preparing and administering medications. Administering and interpreting TB skin tests. Observing and recording pertinent patient information. Responding to medical emergencies. Assisting Registered Nurses and Physicians as required.
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with facility standards.
• Work regular hours (8 AM – 5 PM, Monday–Friday) or as approved by ADON.
• Occasionally work other shifts, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite support to facilities that have passed or are preparing for ACA accreditation.
• Assist facilities in maintaining healthcare compliance with: PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act), Health and Safety standards, Other applicable healthcare regulations.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and help implement improvement plans.
• Deliver direct patient care within LPN scope under RN supervision, including: Screening, observing, and assessing patients. Providing basic wound care and personal care. Administering routine respiratory therapy and other treatments. Performing catheter and colostomy care. Collecting vital signs and specimens. Preparing and administering medications. Administering and interpreting TB skin tests. Observing and recording pertinent patient information. Responding to medical emergencies. Assisting Registered Nurses and Physicians as required.
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with facility standards.
• Work regular hours (8 AM – 5 PM, Monday–Friday) or as approved by ADON.
• Occasionally work other shifts, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Benefits

• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees