LPN - Atrium Health Indian Trail FM FT

American Addiction Centers•Indian Trail, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN - Atrium Health Indian Trail FM FT role is a full-time position within the GCMG Indian Trail Family Medicine department. The LPN will be responsible for preparing patients for exams, performing laboratory procedures, assisting physicians with procedures, administering medications, providing patient education, and managing follow-through for tests and referrals. The role also involves performing advanced clinical tasks, maintaining exam rooms and equipment, and contributing to the operational efficiency of the clinic. Additionally, the LPN may assist with supervisory tasks related to staffing, employee development, and HR responsibilities. This position requires the ability to provide age-appropriate patient 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.
Typically requires 5 years of experience in nursing that includes experiences in an outpatient physician practice or hospital environment.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of 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 the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids.
Will be 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.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e. chief complaint, allergies, medications).
Performs laboratory procedures (i.e. strep test, wound culture, specimen collection, etc.) using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions / infection control guidelines.
Assists the physician/provider with procedures and surgeries such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc.
Administers medications, under physician/provider orders, including: immunizations, antibiotics, pain medications, vitamins, topical agents, and insulin.
With limitations, initiates, maintains and discontinues IV therapy; administering selected fluids with pre-mixed medications.
Provides basic patient education on the performance of tasks, skills, treatment and self-care.
Follows through with necessary procedure or test requests, prescription refills, new appointment times and referrals to other facilities or services.
Refers questions to registered nurses and physicians/providers per scope of practice guidelines and relays information back to patient as directed.
Performs advanced clinical tasks or skills such as removal of sutures and staples, catheterization, audiograms, laboratory procedures (throat/nose culture, drug screen, phlebotomy - butterfly, venous access, heel stick), EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, casting, complex wound care, etc., with demonstrated competency and under clinical supervision.
Organizes and prepares exam rooms, lab and work areas including: cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment.
Completes routine maintenance and quality monitoring of clinic equipment using appropriate technique when cleaning, sterilizing and caring for instruments and other equipment.
Oversees day to day operations and workflow to maximize staff efficiency and effectiveness.
Acts as an expert resource to staff and assists with/resolves complex customer service issues or concerns.
Assists supervisor with developing and modifying staffing schedules to support business needs.
Makes recommendations and changes to schedules as needs dictate.
Assists with performing human resources responsibilities for staff which may include interviewing and selection of new employees, staff development, performance evaluation feedback, resolution of employee concerns, and employee morale.