Licensed Practical Nurse - Atrium Health Shiland FM Fort Mill FT

About the role

This position involves a variety of clinical duties and responsibilities in a family medicine setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and documenting/updating pertinent health information.
• Performs laboratory procedures using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions / infection control guidelines.
• Auxiliaries 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.
• 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.
• Communicates with physicians and other members of the health care team.
• Documents and communicates accurate and timely information regarding patient conditions.
• Completes routine maintenance and quality monitoring of clinic equipment using appropriate technique when cleaning, sterilizing and caring for instruments and other equipment.
• Organizes and prepares exam rooms, lab and work areas including: cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Participates in patient centered initiatives, care management, performance and quality improvement activities.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing.
• No experience required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span.
• 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.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including:

• 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
• Education Assistance Program

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs over the head, carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force, perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
• Exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids.
• Exposure to hazards on a frequent basis.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
• Operates all equipment essential to perform the job.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is a leading nonprofit, integrated health system committed to providing equitable care and engaging in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care. The organization serves nearly 6 million patients and operates under various names across multiple states, offering a wide range of services and educational opportunities.