LPN Ambulatory Urgent Care Per Diem

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Kernersville, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, per diem position for an LPN in an Ambulatory Urgent Care setting. The role requires flexibility in scheduling, including evenings and nights, with a minimum commitment of 16 hours every 4 weeks. The LPN will be responsible for patient preparation, assisting with procedures, administering medications, providing patient education, and performing various clinical tasks under supervision. The position also involves maintaining exam rooms, equipment, and participating in quality improvement activities. The role requires the ability to provide age-appropriate care and demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing.
• No experience required.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, staff, and physicians.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems.
• Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
• Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs of force.
• Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
• Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood, and body fluid hazards.
• Required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
• Operates all equipment essential to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and rooms patients for exams by obtaining vital signs and documenting pertinent health information.
• Performs laboratory procedures using aseptic technique and infection control guidelines.
• Assists physicians/providers with procedures and surgeries.
• Administers medications under physician/provider orders.
• Initiates, maintains, and discontinues IV therapy with limitations, administering selected fluids.
• Provides basic patient education on tasks, treatments, and self-care.
• Follows through with procedure/test requests, prescription refills, appointments, and referrals.
• Refers questions to registered nurses and physicians/providers and relays information back to patients.
• Communicates accurate and timely information regarding patient conditions with the healthcare team.
• Performs advanced clinical tasks such as suture/staple removal, catheterization, audiograms, laboratory procedures, EKGs, spirometry, Holter monitor application, casting, and complex wound care.
• Organizes and prepares exam rooms, lab, and work areas, including cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment.
• Performs patient positioning and transporting duties requiring lifting and pushing/pulling with proper technique.
• Completes routine maintenance and quality monitoring of clinic equipment.
• Participates in patient-centered initiatives, care management, and performance/quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills for age-appropriate patient care, including growth and development principles.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in career development
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree