LPN - Ambulatory LC Concord Clinic

Advocate Aurora Health • Concord, CA

113d • $23 - $35

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Advocate Health involves providing care or arranging for appropriate care for patients, in accordance with the scope of nursing practice and the specialty of the office setting. The LPN is responsible for documenting all patient care interactions, participating in telephone triage, ensuring laboratory and diagnostic tests are tracked, and assisting providers during procedures. The role requires medication administration, vital sign checks, and maintaining compliance with various health and safety standards.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current license to practice in applicable state.
• Graduate of an Accredited School of practical nursing.
• Previous medical office experience preferred.
• BLS certification required per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for patients.
• Documents all patient care/interactions in the medical record.
• Participates in telephone triage and advises patients according to established protocols.
• Tracks and logs all ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Pre-visit planning with provider and care team.
• Administers medications, including injections.
• Checks vital signs, height, and weight.
• Assists with reviewing medication history and updating medication lists.
• Assists providers during procedures and examinations.
• Utilizes standard precautions and complies with relevant regulations.
• Reports patient's condition and reactions to the provider.
• Assists with patient inquiries for prescription refills and appointment scheduling.
• Participates in electronic documentation of care.
• Completes CLIA approved waived laboratory tests and performs Quality Control.
• Performs venipuncture and assists with specimen collection.
• Provides patients with a Depart Summary at the end of the visit.
• Responsible for vaccine and pharmaceutical orders and monitoring inventory.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

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