LPN/MA - Atrium Health Dowd FT

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The LPN/MA prepares and rooms patients for examinations, collects and documents vital signs and relevant health information, performs laboratory procedures, and assists providers with clinical procedures. Under provider orders and within scope of practice, the role administers medications and provides basic patient education. The position also follows up on tests, procedures, prescriptions, appointments, and referrals; directs clinical questions to appropriate licensed professionals; and communicates and documents patient information accurately and promptly.

With demonstrated competency and clinical supervision, the LPN/MA performs advanced clinical tasks, maintains and prepares clinic rooms and equipment, and supports patient-centered care, care management, and quality improvement. The role requires providing age-appropriate care and understanding growth and development across the lifespan. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• Completion of an accredited or approved Practical Nursing program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, to be obtained within 45 days unless the department leader determines it is not required.
• 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.
• Computer proficiency, including keyboarding, navigating a Windows operating system, and using electronic mail, with exposure to electronic medical records systems.
• Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and assisting with patient transfers.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and the ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed and work around mechanical, electrical, chemical, and blood/body-fluid hazards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and room patients for examinations by obtaining vital signs and documenting or updating pertinent health information.
• Perform laboratory procedures 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 health care team members, and document and communicate patient-condition information accurately and promptly.
• Perform advanced clinical tasks under clinical supervision and with demonstrated competency, including suture and staple removal, catheterization, audiograms, laboratory procedures, EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, casting, and complex wound care.
• Organize, clean, stock, and prepare examination rooms, laboratory areas, and work areas; order supplies and maintain equipment.
• Position and transport patients, including lifting and pushing or pulling using proper techniques.
• Perform routine maintenance and quality monitoring of clinic equipment and clean, sterilize, and care for instruments and equipment appropriately.
• Participate in patient-centered initiatives, care management, performance improvement, and quality improvement activities.
• Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and 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
• Paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual increases based on performance

What This Job Offers

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