Licensed Practical Nurse - Atrium Health GI/GU Morehead FT

Advocate Health•Charlotte, NC

2d•$24 - $36

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse prepares and rooms patients for examinations by obtaining vital signs and documenting or updating pertinent health information, including chief complaints, allergies, and medications. The LPN performs laboratory procedures using aseptic technique and standard precautions, and assists physicians or other providers with procedures and surgeries. Under provider orders, the LPN administers medications and, within applicable limitations, initiates, maintains, and discontinues IV therapy with selected fluids and premixed medications. The role provides basic patient education and follows through on procedure and test requests, prescription refills, appointment changes, and referrals. The LPN refers questions to registered nurses and providers as appropriate, communicates with the healthcare team, and documents patient information accurately and promptly. With demonstrated competency and clinical supervision, the LPN performs advanced clinical tasks such as suture and staple removal, catheterization, phlebotomy, EKGs, spirometry, complex wound care, and other listed procedures. The LPN prepares and maintains exam rooms, laboratories, work areas, equipment, and instruments; supports patient-centered care management and quality improvement; and provides age-appropriate care consistent with departmental policies and procedures. The position involves physical activity and patient handling, exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and blood/body-fluid hazards, and use of protective equipment as needed.

Requirements

Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member 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 experience required.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, staff, and physicians.
Strong organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, navigating a Windows operating system, and using electronic mail, with exposure to electronic medical records systems.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, patient transfers, and frequent movement throughout the workday.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine-hand manipulation skills.
Ability to operate equipment essential to the job and wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

Prepare and room patients for examinations; obtain vital signs and document or update pertinent health information.
Perform laboratory procedures using aseptic technique, standard precautions, and infection-control guidelines.
Assist physicians and providers with procedures and surgeries, including pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, and colposcopy.
Administer medications under provider orders and, within limitations, initiate, maintain, and discontinue IV therapy with selected fluids and premixed medications.
Provide basic patient education and follow through on procedure and test requests, prescription refills, appointments, and referrals.
Refer questions to registered nurses and providers according to scope-of-practice guidelines, and relay information to patients as directed.
Communicate with physicians and healthcare team members; document and communicate accurate, timely information about patient conditions.
Perform advanced clinical tasks within demonstrated competency and under clinical supervision, including suture and staple removal, catheterization, phlebotomy, EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, casting, and complex wound care.
Organize and prepare exam rooms, laboratory, and work areas, including cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment.
Perform patient positioning and transporting duties using proper techniques.
Complete routine maintenance and quality monitoring of clinic equipment and clean, sterilize, and care for instruments and equipment appropriately.
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.