LPN - Atrium Health Carmel FM PRN

Status: Part time, benefits ineligible. Hours per week: 1. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and documenting/updating pertinent health information (chief complaint, allergies, medications).
• Performs laboratory procedures (strep test, wound culture, specimen collection) using aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines.
• Assists the physician/provider with procedures and surgeries (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 selected pre-mixed fluids.
• Provides basic patient education on tasks, skills, treatment, and self-care; follows through with procedure/test requests, prescription refills, new appointments, and referrals.
• Refers questions to registered nurses and physicians per scope of practice guidelines and relays information back to the patient as directed.
• Communicates with physicians and healthcare team members; documents and communicates accurate, timely patient condition information.
• Performs advanced clinical tasks (suture/staple removal, catheterization, audiograms, throat/nose cultures, drug screens, phlebotomy, EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, casting, complex wound care) with demonstrated competency and clinical supervision.
• Organizes and prepares exam rooms, lab, and work areas: 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, including cleaning, sterilizing, and caring for instruments.
• Participates in patient-centered initiatives, care management, performance, and quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care, assessing data reflective of patient status and interpreting information based on age-specific needs.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) to be obtained within 45 days unless waived by department leader.
• Completion of an accredited or approved Practical Nursing program.

Skills

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, staff, and physicians.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, navigation within a Windows operating system, and use of electronic mail; 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.
• Lifting requirements:
  • Up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
  • Up to 20 lbs overhead.
  • Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Must push/pull with 30 lbs of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical hazards, and blood/body fluids; required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch; ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
• Operates all equipment essential to perform the job.

Pay

Pay range: $24.10 – $36.15 per hour.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits: adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, experience, and training.
• Premium pay (shift, on-call, etc.) based on the job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Annual increases based on performance.

Note: Eligibility for programs may depend on FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary).