Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Urgent Care | $1500 Sign-On Bonus!
ConvenientMD · Sanford, ME · 2 wk ago
On-sitePart-time
About the Role
ConvenientMD is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. As a vital clinical team member, you will play an integral role in providing high-quality care to our patients, working alongside medical providers, and contributing to a supportive, collaborative environment in New England.
Responsibilities
- Patient Care & Triage:
- Conduct comprehensive patient triage by taking vital signs, documenting medical history, and performing observational examinations to identify immediate healthcare needs.
- Assist with patient exams, ensuring all necessary equipment and documentation are prepared, while supporting providers during testing and procedures.
- Clinical Procedures:
- Perform diagnostic and testing procedures, including vision, hearing, drug screens, breath alcohol testing, spirometry, and more.
- Execute point-of-care testing such as strep, flu, RSV, SARS-CoV-2, glucose, lipid panel, and urinalysis.
- Provide cardiac and airway management, including ECGs, AED use, nebulizer treatments, and oxygen administration.
- Deliver wound care assessments, immunizations, and medication administration per federal and state regulations.
- Patient Engagement & Documentation:
- Assist with patient inquiries, communicate test results, and explain medication or therapy plans.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records, documenting patient histories and treatment details.
- Observe and report changes in patients' conditions, taking necessary action as needed.
- Clinic Operations:
- Ensure medical instruments and equipment are clean, sterilized, and maintained per organizational policies.
- Maintain a stocked and sterile workspace, supporting smooth clinic operations.
- Collaboration with Clinical Team:
- Work closely with other members of the clinical team to ensure seamless coordination of patient care.
- Communicate effectively and efficiently with providers and other healthcare professionals to relay patient information and updates.
- Welcome and support the training of new team clinic team members.
Schedule
- Full-time: Three (3) 12-hour shifts a week with at least four (4) shifts a month on a Saturday or Sunday.
- Part-time: Two (2) 12-hour shifts per week with at least two (2) shifts a month on a Saturday or Sunday.
- Per diem: Four (4) 12-hour shifts per month, ideally working one (1) shift each week.
Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays. Must be able to work at a minimum of three (3) other ConvenientMD locations within a one (1) hour travel distance from your primary clinic. Required to travel for training shifts which may occur outside of your primary clinic within a one (1) hour commute.
Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or GED required.
- Certification and Experience:
- State licensed practical nurse (LPN) with prior experience placing and monitoring IVs.
- For Maine and New Hampshire only, must be IV certified.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification. We do not accept CPR, ACLS certifications, or online-only classes.
- Attributes:
- Compassionate, authentic, and patient-focused; supports patients through kindness and demonstrates understanding for others.
- Proactive and confident communicator (written and verbal); foreshadows and elevates concerns as they arise.
- Trustworthy; ability to maintain confidentiality and handle all patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Effective communicator and cross-collaborator; ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with patients, team members, and stakeholders.
- Excellent team player; enjoys collaborating with others and being part of a strong team dynamic.
- Technically savvy; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, experience with or ability to learn Experity as well as other business systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-2 years of patient triage experience in an urgent care or emergency department.
Benefits
- Urgent care services at no cost to our team members and their families.
- Extensive benefit offerings including health, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid short-term disability, and optional pet insurance.
- 401k match after one year of service.
- Access to our primary care (depending on location).
- Educational Alliance with Purdue University Global and reduced tuition rates for team members and their families.
- Employer rewards and access to discounts offered on services and products such as hotels, travel, entertainment, restaurants, and more.