LPN Atrium Health One Health Rural Hall Family Medicine FT

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Rural Hall, NC

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides clinical support in a family medicine setting. The role prepares and rooms patients, obtains and documents vital signs and relevant health information, performs laboratory procedures, assists providers with procedures, administers ordered medications, and provides basic patient education. Within scope-of-practice limitations, the LPN may initiate, maintain, and discontinue IV therapy and administer selected fluids with premixed medications.

The LPN follows through on procedure and test requests, prescription refills, appointment changes, and referrals; directs questions to registered nurses and providers as appropriate; and communicates and documents patient information accurately and promptly. With demonstrated competency and clinical supervision, the LPN performs advanced clinical tasks, including suture and staple removal, catheterization, phlebotomy, EKGs, spirometry, Holter monitor application, casting, and complex wound care.

The role also includes preparing and maintaining exam rooms, laboratory and work areas, supplies, and equipment; supporting patient-centered care and quality-improvement activities; and providing age-appropriate care in accordance with department policies and procedures. The position is full time, 40 hours per week, with a schedule of five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days. Family medicine experience is noted in the schedule details. The listed pay range is $24.10–$36.15.

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.
• 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, navigation in a Windows operating system, and use of electronic mail; exposure to electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to meet the described physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, patient transfers, and frequent standing, walking, and other physical movements.
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed and to use functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine-hand manipulation skills.
• Ability to operate equipment essential to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and room patients for examinations by obtaining vital signs and documenting or updating pertinent health information, including chief complaint, allergies, and medications.
• Perform laboratory procedures such as strep testing, wound cultures, and specimen collection using aseptic technique and infection-control precautions.
• Assist physicians and other providers with procedures and surgeries, including pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, and colposcopy.
• Administer medications under provider orders, including immunizations, antibiotics, pain medications, vitamins, topical agents, and insulin.
• Within applicable limitations, initiate, maintain, and discontinue IV therapy and administer selected fluids with premixed medications.
• Provide basic patient education regarding tasks, skills, treatment, and self-care.
• Follow through on procedure and test requests, prescription refills, appointment changes, and referrals to other facilities or services.
• Refer questions to registered nurses and physicians or other providers according to scope-of-practice guidelines and relay information to patients as directed.
• Communicate with physicians and other members of the health care team and document and communicate accurate, timely information about patient conditions.
• Perform advanced clinical tasks or skills with demonstrated competency and under clinical supervision, including suture and staple removal, catheterization, audiograms, laboratory procedures, 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.
• Position and transport patients, including duties requiring lifting and pushing or pulling, using proper technique.
• Perform routine maintenance and quality monitoring of clinic equipment and clean, sterilize, and care for instruments and other equipment using appropriate techniques.
• Participate in patient-centered initiatives, care management, performance activities, and quality-improvement activities.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of the patients served, consistent with departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and well-being programs.
• Competitive compensation, including potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
• 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 and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career development programs.

What This Job Offers

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