Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ambulatory MIGS

Department 02257 WFBMG University Group Practice: Winston Salem Hanestown - OB/GYN: Reproductive Endocrinology. Full time, benefits eligible position with 40 hours per week.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pay

$24.10 - $36.15 per hour

Responsibilities

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and documenting/updating pertinent health information (e.g., chief complaint, allergies, medications).
• Performs laboratory procedures (e.g., strep test, wound culture, specimen collection) 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. Initiates, maintains, and discontinues IV therapy with limitations, administering selected fluids with pre-mixed medications.
• Provides basic patient education on tasks, skills, treatment, and self-care. Follows through with procedure/test requests, prescription refills, new appointment times, and referrals to other facilities or services. Refers questions to registered nurses and physicians per scope of practice guidelines.
• Communicates with physicians and other members of the health care team. Documents and communicates accurate and timely information regarding patient conditions.
• 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. Performs patient positioning and transporting duties, requiring lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Completes routine maintenance and quality monitoring of clinic equipment using appropriate technique when cleaning, sterilizing, and caring for instruments and other equipment.
• Participates in patient-centered initiatives, care management, performance, and quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. Assesses data reflective of the patient's status and interprets information needed to identify age-specific needs.

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) to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader determines it is not required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing.
• No prior experience required.

Skills

• 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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• 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 hazards, blood, and body fluids. Required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with the ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
• Operates all equipment essential to perform the job.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including competitive compensation and generous retirement offerings.
• Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay for eligible roles.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Annual increases based on performance.
• 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.

About the Organization

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health serves nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies. It is nationally recognized for expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments, and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.