Registered Nurse or LPN

Piedmont HealthCare PA • Statesville, NC

8h

About The Position

Responsible for providing professional nursing care for clinic patients in accordance with established standards and practices, and assisting physicians and staff in coordinating patient care. Acts as a primary liaison between patients, staff, and physicians. The role includes clinical nursing care, patient education, maintaining patient records and examination rooms, and supporting clinic operations.

Requirements

• RN degree or LPN degree.
• Minimum of one year of professional nursing experience.
• Maintain a valid RN or LPN license for the state of North Carolina.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, regulations, and practices for providing and evaluating patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions for establishing and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Skill in applying and modifying professional nursing principles, methods, and techniques to provide ongoing patient care.
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards, react calmly and effectively in emergencies, and communicate clearly.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• Clinic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care to patients and administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Maintain exam rooms, ensure cleanliness, prepare lists of needed medical supplies, and prepare equipment and assist physicians during treatment, examination, and testing, including phlebotomy as assigned.
• Observe, record, and report patients’ conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to physicians; dispense medication as directed.
• Educate patients and families about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, health, and wellness.
• Prioritize appointment preferences for patients in emergency situations; greet patients, prepare them for examinations, and screen them for appropriate information.
• Instruct patients in the collection of samples and performance of tests.
• Maintain and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information, and post test and examination results.
• Respond to or refer incoming patient treatment-related phone calls; instruct patients and families about medications and treatment; prepare prescriptions as assigned.
• Perform clerical duties, which may include preparing forms and letters.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Coordinate cross-training with staff and help in-service staff on clinical equipment and procedures as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

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