LPN Atrium Health Pineville Sanger Heart & Vascular Vein Clinic FT

Advocate Health • Charlotte, NC

4d • $24 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

The LPN prepares and rooms patients for examinations, obtains and documents vital signs and relevant health information, performs laboratory procedures using aseptic technique and infection-control guidelines, and assists providers with procedures and surgeries. The role administers medications under provider orders and, within established limitations, initiates, maintains, and discontinues IV therapy. The LPN provides basic patient education, follows through on tests, procedures, prescription refills, appointments, and referrals, and directs questions to registered nurses or providers according to scope-of-practice guidelines.

The LPN communicates and documents patient information accurately and promptly, performs advanced clinical tasks within demonstrated competency and under clinical supervision, and helps maintain exam rooms, laboratory and work areas, equipment, and instruments. The position also participates in patient-centered initiatives, care management, and performance and quality improvement activities. Care must be appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs, following departmental policies and procedures.

This is a full-time position in the Sanger Heart & Vascular Vein Clinic at Atrium Health Pineville. The schedule is Monday through Friday, generally 8:00 or 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 or 5:00 p.m.; on procedure days, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 or 4:30 p.m. The role is 40 hours per week, with a stated pay range of $24.10–$36.15.

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, 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, navigation in a Windows operating system, and use of electronic mail; exposure to electronic medical records systems.
• Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling, and assisting with patient transfers.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine-hand manipulation skills.
• Ability to operate equipment essential to the job.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and room patients for examinations; obtain vital signs and document or update pertinent health information.
• Perform laboratory procedures, including tests and specimen collection, using aseptic technique and standard precautions.
• Assist physicians and other providers with procedures and surgeries.
• Administer medications under provider orders and, within limitations, initiate, maintain, and discontinue IV therapy using selected fluids with premixed medications.
• Provide basic patient education on tasks, skills, treatment, and self-care.
• Follow through on procedure and test requests, prescription refills, appointments, and referrals; direct questions to registered nurses and providers as appropriate and relay information to patients as directed.
• Communicate with physicians and other health care team members, and document and communicate accurate, timely information about patient conditions.
• Perform advanced clinical tasks within demonstrated competency and under clinical supervision, such as suture or staple removal, catheterization, phlebotomy, EKGs, spirometry, Holter monitor application, casting, and complex wound care.
• Organize and prepare exam rooms, laboratory and work areas; clean, stock, order supplies, and maintain equipment.
• Position and transport patients, using proper techniques for lifting and pushing or pulling.
• Perform routine maintenance and quality monitoring of clinic equipment; clean, sterilize, and care for instruments and equipment appropriately.
• Participate in patient-centered initiatives, care management, and performance and quality improvement activities.
• Provide care appropriate to the age-specific needs of patients, consistent 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 and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's position
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

What This Job Offers

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