Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Sanford Rheumatology

Pinehurst Medical•Sanford, NC

15h

About The Position

As a PMC nurse (LPN), you will provide skilled nursing services to patients under the direction of a professional medical doctor, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant, and provide a variety of related services to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. The functions of the LPN are to collect patient health data, analyze the data to determine diagnoses, identify expected outcomes individualized to the patient, develop a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain the expected outcomes, implement the interventions identified in the plan of care, and evaluate the patient’s progress toward attainment of the outcomes, working collaboratively with the healthcare team. Performs professional nursing work of considerable difficulty including the care of patients as outlined by physicians and the objectives and policies of the organization.

Requirements

Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the State of North Carolina Required
BLS/CPR certification required.
ACLS/PALS is required in specialty areas as determined by accrediting bodies (Cardiology, Infusion, Rheumatology Infusion, CT & GI Endo)

Nice To Haves

Experience working with an EMR system preferred
Two years of clinical/ambulatory nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Works within scope of license, develop and implement nursing plan of care for patients. Communicate the plan of care to patients as prescribed by physician: test results, scheduling of specialized tests and treatment modalities, prescription drug instructions and other patient education including procedures and/or disease processes.
Obtains, reviews, verifies and/or complete health care forms related to home health care, referrals, medical equipment and other patient/physician needs as appropriate.
Help maintain patient flow and workflow. Work collaboratively as a team member of the clinic staff to provide a high quality and efficient service to patients and clinic.
Recognizes patient rights and provides for confidentiality of patient information and for dignity through own performance and in relationship with others.
Collaborates with other disciplines; promotes and supports research activities; and utilizes available resources to provide and improve patient care.
Participates in medical staff meetings as required.
Participates in quality improvement team efforts, including meetings to discuss quality assurance improvement initiatives.
Observes patients and reports changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and takes any necessary action.
Measures and records patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods. Identifies and/or communicates any safety issues for the clinical equipment, building, follows-up to ensure completion.
Assists physicians with examination and procedures as necessary.
Maintains patient areas and working spaces in a clean, neat and orderly manner. Monitors use of supplies/medications; restocks as necessary and informs appropriate persons of needs for additional supplies.
This position may be assigned to special projects or accountabilities when other priorities are identified.
Performs other related duties as required.