Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Atrium Health Levine Children's McAlister Pediatrics FT

Advocate Health • Lincolnton, NC

2d • $24 - $36

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works in a general pediatrics clinic, providing clinical and administrative support to physicians and other members of the health care team. The role prepares and rooms patients, records relevant health information, performs laboratory procedures, assists with clinical procedures, administers ordered medications, and provides basic patient education and follow-through on care requests. The LPN performs advanced clinical tasks under supervision after demonstrating competency and provides age-appropriate care in accordance with department policies and procedures.

The position also supports clinic operations by preparing and maintaining exam rooms, laboratory and work areas, supplies, and equipment. It involves patient positioning and transport, equipment maintenance and quality monitoring, and participation in patient-centered care management and quality improvement activities. The role requires frequent physical activity and exposure to workplace hazards, with protective equipment worn 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 issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), 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 build 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; exposure to electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, transferring, 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and room patients for examinations; obtain vital signs and document or update pertinent health information, including chief complaints, allergies, and medications.
• Perform laboratory procedures such as strep tests, wound cultures, and specimen collection using aseptic technique and standard infection-control precautions.
• Assist physicians and providers with procedures and surgeries, including pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, and colposcopy.
• Administer medications under physician or 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 about tasks, skills, treatment, and self-care; follow through on procedure and test requests, prescription refills, appointment changes, and referrals; refer questions to registered nurses and physicians or providers as appropriate and relay information to patients as directed.
• Communicate with physicians and other health care team members, and document and communicate accurate, timely information about patient conditions.
• Perform advanced clinical tasks under clinical supervision after demonstrating competency, such as suture and staple removal, catheterization, audiograms, laboratory procedures, EKGs, 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, using proper technique for lifting and pushing or pulling.
• Perform routine maintenance and quality monitoring of clinic equipment; clean, sterilize, and care for instruments and other equipment using appropriate techniques.
• Participate in patient-centered initiatives, care management, and performance and quality improvement activities.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, applying knowledge of growth and development and age-specific needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 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.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for eligible roles, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
• Career development programs and well-being programs.

What This Job Offers

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