Licensed Practical Nurse, Primary Care

Monarch • Charlotte, NC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Care Coordinator supports integrated primary care services within a behavioral health setting. The position provides direct clinical nursing support and coordinates care across physical health, behavioral health, specialty care, community resources, and social services. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, the LPN helps patients navigate the healthcare system, manage chronic diseases, use preventive care, and overcome barriers to better health outcomes. The role calls for strong patient engagement, care coordination, chronic disease management, and collaboration with behavioral health providers.

The schedule is 12 hours per week: onsite primary care visits every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., plus approximately three hours during the rest of the week for care coordination and nursing follow-up calls. The position is hybrid, combining in-office and telehealth work, with occasional travel for home or community visits. Flexible scheduling may be considered to meet patient and agency needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure through a State Board of Nursing.
• In North Carolina, complete an approved Practical Nursing program, pass the NCLEX-PN, and obtain and maintain licensure through the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a primary care practice setting; one year is listed, but experience is not required.
• Experience in primary care, family medicine, community health, behavioral health, care management, or population health.
• Experience working with Medicaid, Medicare, and underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient intake, rooming, and visit preparation.
• Obtain and document vital signs, height, weight, BMI, tobacco-use status, and relevant health information.
• Administer immunizations, injections, medications, and point-of-care testing according to provider orders and scope of practice.
• Collect specimens and perform EKGs, hearing and vision screenings, and other assigned clinical support services.
• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and treatment plans.
• Conduct medication reconciliation and review medication adherence.
• Document patient encounters accurately and promptly in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Monitor abnormal findings and communicate them promptly to providers.
• Participate in daily huddles and interdisciplinary care team meetings.
• Educate patients about chronic disease management, preventive care, medications, nutrition, lifestyle modification, and treatment adherence.
• Identify high-risk patients who need enhanced care management.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists, diagnostic testing, community agencies, and social service organizations.
• Track referral completion and follow up on outstanding appointments and results.
• Conduct patient outreach following emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and psychiatric admissions.
• Help patients schedule appointments and overcome barriers to care.
• Collaborate with behavioral health providers to develop integrated care plans.
• Support transitions of care and continuity between healthcare settings.
• Monitor patients with chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, obesity, COPD, asthma, and hyperlipidemia.
• Help close preventive care gaps, including annual wellness visits, immunizations, cancer screenings, and chronic disease monitoring.
• Coordinate social determinants of health interventions and connect patients with housing, food, transportation, financial assistance, and other community resources.
• Maintain care management registries and patient tracking systems.
• Participate in population health initiatives and quality improvement programs.

Benefits

• Competitive and flexible total rewards package.
• Eligible employees may have access to comprehensive health coverage and retirement plans.
• Professional development support.
• Additional customizable benefits and perks, tailored to role, employment type, and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED