LPN FLOW - Atrium Health Barnett Family Medicine Carolina Lakes

Advocate Health•Fort Mill, SC

7d•$24 - $36

About The Position

The LPN FLOW provides clinical support in a family medicine setting by preparing and rooming patients, collecting and documenting health information, performing laboratory procedures, assisting with provider procedures, administering ordered medications, and providing basic patient education. The role follows applicable infection control practices and works within the LPN’s scope of practice and under clinical supervision as appropriate. The position also supports clinic operations by preparing and maintaining exam rooms, laboratory and work areas, equipment, and instruments. It communicates patient information to the healthcare team, follows through on test and procedure requests, prescription refills, appointments, and referrals, and participates in patient-centered initiatives and quality improvement. Care must be appropriate to the age and developmental needs of the patients served. This is a full-time role scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The listed pay range is $24.10–$36.15. The work involves frequent physical activity and exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and biological hazards; protective equipment is 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 from 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 develop 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 records systems.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and performing patient transfers.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine-hand manipulation skills.
Ability to operate equipment essential to the job.

Responsibilities

Prepare and room patients for examinations by obtaining vital signs and documenting or updating pertinent health information, including chief complaints, allergies, and medications.
Perform laboratory procedures such as strep testing, wound cultures, and specimen collection using aseptic technique and standard 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 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 providers according to scope-of-practice guidelines and relay information to patients as directed.
Communicate with physicians and other healthcare team members and document and communicate accurate, timely information about patient conditions.
Perform advanced clinical tasks under clinical supervision and with demonstrated competency, 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 by cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment.
Perform patient positioning and transporting duties, including lifting and pushing or pulling, using proper technique.
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 patients’ ages and developmental needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.