Licensed Practical Nurse - Atrium Health Myers Park Internal Medicine FT

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position at Atrium Health Myers Park Internal Medicine involves providing direct patient care under the supervision of physicians and registered nurses. The role requires preparing patients for examinations, performing laboratory procedures, assisting with medical procedures, administering medications, and educating patients on their care. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will also manage patient follow-up, communicate with the healthcare team, and maintain a safe and organized clinical environment. A strong understanding of age-specific patient needs and the ability to perform various clinical tasks are essential.

Requirements

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) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing.
No experience required.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, staff, and physicians.
Excellent organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a Windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems.
Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs of force.
Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluid hazards.
Required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
Operates all equipment essential to perform the job.

Responsibilities

Prepares and rooms patients for exams by obtaining vital signs and documenting/updating pertinent health information.
Performs laboratory procedures such as strep tests, wound cultures, and specimen collection using aseptic technique and infection control guidelines.
Assists physicians/providers with procedures and surgeries (e.g., pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, colposcopy).
Administers medications, including immunizations, antibiotics, pain medications, vitamins, topical agents, and insulin, under physician/provider orders.
Initiates, maintains, and discontinues IV therapy, administering selected fluids with pre-mixed medications.
Provides basic patient education on tasks, skills, treatment, and self-care.
Follows through with necessary procedure or test requests, prescription refills, new appointment times, and referrals.
Refers questions to registered nurses and physicians/providers per scope of practice and relays information back to patients.
Communicates accurately and timely with physicians and other members of the health care team regarding patient conditions.
Performs advanced clinical tasks such as suture/staple removal, catheterization, audiograms, laboratory procedures (throat/nose culture, drug screen, phlebotomy), EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, casting, and complex wound care.
Organizes and prepares exam rooms, lab, and work areas, including cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment.
Performs patient positioning and transporting duties, requiring lifting and pushing/pulling with proper technique.
Completes routine maintenance and quality monitoring of clinic equipment.
Participates in patient-centered initiatives, care management, and performance/quality improvement activities.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills for age-appropriate patient care, including growth and development across the life span.
Assesses patient status and interprets information to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.