Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Coordinator Patient Care
Frye Regional Medical Center · Hickory, NC · Today
On-siteHealthcare$10/hrFull-time
About the role
This role will work closely side by side with House Supervisors.
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of an RN, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
- Makes and documents nursing observations.
- Provides input into development and maintenance of the nursing care plan.
- Implements assigned aspects of nursing care plan.
- Collaborates with RNs and Providers.
- Coordinates patient care, admissions, transfers, and discharges with patient care, service and business office personnel, as requested by RNs.
- Administers medications, treatment and therapies per scope of practice.
- Communicates with patients.
- Provides patient and/or family with instruction and education relevant to their condition, as delegated and supervised by RN.
- Set up, utilizes and/or maintains equipment, supplies and work area.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current LPN license in state of NC or compact license; if relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
Qualifications
- 1 year Electronic Medical Records experience.
- 1 year Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) experience.
- 1 year quality review/quality management experience.
- 3 years Ambulatory Care Experience (Preferred).
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period.
- Tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees.
- Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.