LPN-Atrium Health Indian Trail IM FT

About the role

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care or arrange for the provision of appropriate care, for patients, as pertinent to the scope of nursing practice and specialty of the office setting.

Appropriately and accurately documents all patient care/interactions in patient medical record.

Participates in telephone triage by obtaining clinically appropriate data and symptoms from the patient and advises and instructs patients according to established protocols and/or orders from the provider.

Safeguards all ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests, ensuring they are tracked and logged, and presenting all test results to the provider.

Pre-visit planning with provider and care team.

Medication administration, including injections.

Checks vital signs, height, weight.

Absorbs medication history and updates medication list.

May assist with satisfaction of pertinent health maintenance requirements.

Aids providers during procedures and examinations and performs instrument and room clean-up.

Utilizes standard precautions. Complies with Policies; Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards; Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations; and The Joint Commission (TJC), Division of Facility Services (DFS), and other Regulatory Agency standards as applicable to the practice.

Reports patient's condition and reaction to the provider following procedures, medication administration, or treatments.

Aids in patient inquiries for prescription refills, appointment scheduling, and referral authorization as needed.

Participates in electronic documentation of care at the direction of the provider. May enter orders in EMR (computerized physician order entry CPOE) per provider order.

Completes Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing; including Point of Care testing for Hemoglobin A1C and other Point of Care testing as applicable.

Adheres to CLIA standards. Performs Quality Control and maintenance for Point of Care in-office lab procedures, as applicable.

Performs venipuncture. May be required to assist with collection of specimens of body fluids such as urine and blood for laboratory testing.

Completes lab requisitions and prepares specimens for pick-up.

Provides patient with Depart Summary and review at the end of the visit.

Responsible for all vaccine and pharmaceutical orders including applicable state Immunization Registry (NCIR) and South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) regulations and monitoring inventory level of clinical supplies specific to the practice setting.

Requirements

• Work consistently requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Physical Requirements: Possible exposure to communicable diseases.
• Must speak, read, and write Basic English fluently. Intact senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Manual finger dexterity.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current license to practice in applicable state (dependent on the practice's physical location) required.
• Graduate of an Accredited School of practical nursing required.
• Previous medical office experience preferred.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.

Skills

• Knowledge of standard nursing practices and protocols.
• Ability to document patient care accurately and efficiently.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR).
• Experience with point-of-care testing and laboratory procedures.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Pay

$24.10 - $36.15

Schedule

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