Licensed Practical Nurse
RALEIGH MEDICAL GROUP PA•Cary, NC
•$28 - $29•Onsite
About The Position
Raleigh Medical Group is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Gastroenterology team. This role provides clinical nursing support to physicians, advanced practice providers, and the healthcare team while assisting patients throughout their gastrointestinal care journey. The LPN plays an essential role in delivering exceptional patient care through clinical assessment, medication administration, patient education, care coordination, procedure support, and effective communication with patients and healthcare teams.
Requirements
- Current North Carolina Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program.
- Minimum one year of recent clinical or medical office experience.
- Experience utilizing electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced specialty clinic environment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous gastroenterology, internal medicine, or specialty clinic experience
- Experience assisting with endoscopic procedures, patient preparation, or procedure coordination.
- Experience providing patient education related to medications, procedures, and chronic disease management.
- Current ACLS certification
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care, administers medications and treatments as directed, and assists providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and minor medical procedures.
- Room and prepare patients for examinations by obtaining vital signs, medication reconciliation, allergies, medical history, and gastrointestinal health information.
- Obtains, verifies, and documents patient health histories and gathers pertinent health data through physical assessments and biological samples.
- Assists physicians and advanced practice providers with patient evaluations, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and office-based procedures.
- Performs clinical nursing duties including medication administration, injections, venipuncture, and specimen collection within scope of practice.
- Documents patient assessments, interventions, medications, laboratory results, diagnostic testing, and provider instructions accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Triages patient calls using established protocols and provider guidance regarding symptoms, medications, procedures, and follow-up care.
- Coordinates GI procedures, diagnostic testing, referrals, imaging, and specialty appointments as requested.
- Facilitates prior authorizations, referrals, and managed care requirements as needed.
- Processes prescription refill requests following provider direction and established refill protocols.
- Reinforces patient education regarding medications, dietary recommendations, bowel preparation instructions, procedures, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
- Collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacies, laboratories, infusion centers, hospitals, and other healthcare partners to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintains compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, infection prevention, safety, and confidentiality policies.
- Provides guidance, support, and instruction to non-licensed clinical staff such as medical assistants and nursing assistants.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- FSA and HSA options
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Company-paid Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
