Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Outpatient Behavioral Health

Advocate Health • Charlotte, NC

2d • $24 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides outpatient behavioral health clinical support. The role prepares patients for examinations, obtains and documents vital signs and relevant health information, performs laboratory procedures, assists providers with procedures, and administers medications under provider orders. Within scope and demonstrated competency, the LPN may perform advanced clinical tasks under supervision.

The LPN provides basic patient education, follows through on tests, prescriptions, appointments and referrals, and refers clinical questions to registered nurses or providers as appropriate. The role communicates and documents patient information, maintains exam rooms and equipment, and participates in patient-centered care, care management, and quality improvement activities. The LPN must provide age-appropriate care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position scheduled Monday through Friday on the day shift. The listed pay range is $24.10–$36.15 per hour. The position requires completion of an approved Practical Nursing program and an active LPN license in the state of practice. No experience is required. BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association must be obtained within 45 days unless the department leader determines it is not required.

Requirements

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the employee practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, to be obtained within 45 days unless the department leader determines it is not required.
• Completion of an accredited or approved Practical Nursing program.
• No prior experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop rapport and maintain professional relationships with patients, staff, and physicians.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Computer proficiency, including keyboarding, navigating a Windows operating system, and using email; exposure to electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and assisting with patient transfers.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, including fine-hand manipulation skills.
• Ability to operate equipment essential to the job and to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and room patients for examinations by obtaining vital signs and documenting or updating pertinent health information.
• Perform laboratory procedures, including specimen collection, using aseptic technique and standard precautions.
• Assist physicians and other providers with procedures and surgeries.
• Administer medications under provider orders and, within limitations, initiate, maintain, and discontinue IV therapy and administer selected fluids with premixed medications.
• Provide basic patient education about tasks, skills, treatment, and self-care.
• Follow through on procedure and test requests, prescription refills, appointment changes, and referrals; refer questions to registered nurses and providers as appropriate and relay information to patients as directed.
• Communicate with physicians and other members of the care team, and document and communicate accurate, timely information about patient conditions.
• Perform advanced clinical tasks within demonstrated competency and under clinical supervision.
• Organize, prepare, clean, stock, and maintain exam rooms, laboratory and work areas, supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Position and transport patients, including lifting and pushing or pulling using proper technique.
• Complete routine maintenance and quality monitoring of clinic equipment and instruments.
• Participate in patient-centered initiatives, care management, and performance and quality improvement activities.
• Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and developmental needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Career development programs
• Premium pay opportunities, such as shift and on-call pay, based on position and eligibility
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual performance-based increases

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree