Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Kintegra Health•Statesville, NC

25d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or Practice Manager, the LPN must perform nursing care essential to the assessment, promotion, maintenance and restoration of patient’s health and wellness in the assigned setting. The LPN performs a variety of duties related to patient care, therapeutic interventions and clinic-based supportive functions as directed by an MD, mid-level provider, RN and or the assigned supervisor. The LPN must be able to support patients to utilize and benefit from the clinical services, perform triage functions with minimal supervision, and execute activities consistently within their state required LPN scope of practice. The LPN may be assigned to support the scope of services provided at Kintegra Health including but not limited to family practice, pediatrics and geriatrics. LPNs may be asked to cover a different Kintegra Health location from their assigned clinic.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited LPN program
Current and unrestricted North Carolina LPN licensure
CPR Certification
Communicate effectively. Interacts in a friendly, professional manner with a wide range of patients, operations staff, physicians and other departments in a friendly, professional manner.
Ability to plan, prioritize and complete delegated task with attention to detail
Ability to mentor medical assistant staff
Ability to work well under pressure and with time constraints
Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional development of all age groups
Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures and their documentation
Familiarity with basic computer operations, MS Word- Excel and use of e-mail communication
Ability to work successfully with indirect supervision and autonomy
Neat and well-groomed appearance

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of related work experience preferred
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Able to independently execute care responsibilities in a manner that facilitates efficiency workflow.
Assist patient in navigating care through the encounter process to minimize ambiguity
Accurately document all aspects of patient encounters required for job functions
Tracks and document closed loop communication with patients, including but not limited to labs, return calls, refills and more.
Communicate with external and internal parties as needed to facilitate continuity of care.
Fulfills supportive assignment on time and unprompted. Assignments may include but are not limited performing controls, instrument maintenance, infection control, ordering, sorting, storing supplies, and restocking
Patient teaching and care plan support
Guard patient privacy and comply with HIPAA regulations at all times
Actively participates in QI activities.
Participates in staff meetings as required
Complete annual competencies within the required time frame