LPN - Atrium Health Carmel FM FT

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care or arrange for the provision of appropriate care, for patients, as pertinent to the scope of nursing practice and specialty of the office setting. The LPN will appropriately and accurately document all patient care/interactions in the patient medical record. They will participate in telephone triage by obtaining clinically appropriate data and symptoms from the patient and advising and instructing patients according to established protocols and/or orders from the provider. The LPN will ensure that all ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests are tracked and logged, and that the provider is presented with all test results. Responsibilities include pre-visit planning with the provider and care team, medication administration (including injections), checking vital signs, height, and weight, and assisting with reviewing medication history and updating the medication list. The LPN may also assist with satisfaction of pertinent health maintenance requirements, assist providers during procedures and examinations, and perform instrument and room clean-up. They will utilize standard precautions and comply with all applicable policies and regulations, including OSHA, CLIA, and The Joint Commission standards. The LPN will report patient's condition and reaction to the provider following procedures, medication administration, or treatments. They will also assist with patient inquiries for prescription refills, appointment scheduling, and referral authorization as needed. Participation in electronic documentation of care at the direction of the provider is expected. The LPN may enter orders in EMR (computerized physician order entry CPOE) per provider order. They will complete CLIA-approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing, including Point of Care testing for Hemoglobin A1C and other Point of Care testing as applicable, adhering to CLIA standards. Performing Quality Control and maintenance for Point of Care in-office lab procedures, as applicable, and performing venipuncture are also key duties. The LPN may be required to assist with the collection of specimens of body fluids such as urine and blood for laboratory testing, complete lab requisitions, and prepare specimens for pick-up. Providing patients with a Depart Summary and reviewing it at the end of the visit is also a responsibility. The LPN is responsible for all vaccine and pharmaceutical orders, including applicable state Immunization Registry (NCIR) and South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) regulations, and monitoring inventory levels of clinical supplies specific to the practice setting.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current license to practice in applicable state (dependent on the practice's physical location) required.
• Graduate of an Accredited School of practical nursing required.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Previous medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care or arrange for the provision of appropriate care, for patients, as pertinent to the scope of nursing practice and specialty of the office setting.
• Appropriately and accurately documents all patient care/interactions in patient medical record.
• Participates in telephone triage by obtaining clinically appropriate data and symptoms from the patient and advises and instructs patients according to established protocols and/or orders from the provider.
• Ensures that all ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests are tracked and logged, and that the provider is presented with all test results.
• Pre-visit planning with provider and care team.
• Medication administration, including injections.
• Check vital signs, height, weight
• Assist with reviewing medication history and updating medication list.
• May assist with satisfaction of pertinent health maintenance requirements.
• Assists providers during procedures and examinations and performs instrument and room clean-up.
• Utilizes standard precautions.
• Complies with Policies; Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards; Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations; and The Joint Commission (TJC), Division of Facility Services (DFS), and other Regulatory Agency standards as applicable to the practice.
• Reports patient's condition and reaction to the provider following procedures, medication administration, or treatments.
• Assists with patient inquiries for prescription refills, appointment scheduling, and referral authorization as needed.
• Participates in electronic documentation of care at the direction of the provider.
• May enter orders in EMR (computerized physician order entry CPOE) per provider order.
• Completes Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing; including Point of Care testing for Hemoglobin A1C and other Point of Care testing as applicable.
• Adheres to CLIA standards.
• Performs Quality Control and maintenance for Point of Care in-office lab procedures, as applicable.
• Performs venipuncture.
• May be required to assist with collection of specimens of body fluids such as urine and blood for laboratory testing.
• Completes lab requisitions and prepares specimens for pick-up.
• Provides patient with Depart Summary and review at the end of the visit
• Responsible for all vaccine and pharmaceutical orders including applicable state Immunization Registry (NCIR) and South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) regulations and monitoring inventory level of clinical supplies specific to the practice setting.

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 and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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