LPN Atrium Health One Health Denver Family Medicine FT

About the role

Full-time position with benefits eligibility. Monday–Friday schedule. Sign-on bonus eligible based on eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and rooms patients for exams 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 aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines.
• Assists physicians/providers with procedures and surgeries such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc.
• Administers medications under provider orders, including immunizations, antibiotics, pain medications, vitamins, topical agents, and insulin; initiates, maintains, and discontinues IV therapy with limitations; administers selected fluids with pre-mixed medications.
• Provides basic patient education on tasks, skills, treatments, and self-care; follows through with procedure/test requests, prescription refills, appointment scheduling, and referrals; relays information back to patients as directed.
• Communicates with physicians and healthcare team members; documents and communicates accurate, timely patient condition updates.
• Performs advanced clinical tasks with demonstrated competency and under clinical supervision: suture/staple removal, catheterization, audiograms, laboratory procedures (throat/nose culture, drug screen, phlebotomy), EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, casting, complex wound care, etc.
• Organizes and prepares exam rooms, labs, and work areas: cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment.
• Performs patient positioning and transport duties requiring lifting and pushing/pulling with 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; assesses patient status and interprets information to meet age-specific needs per department policies and procedures.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, obtainable within 45 days unless waived by department leadership.

Education Required

• Completion of an accredited or approved Practical Nursing program.

Experience Required

• No prior experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Excellent written and verbal communication 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, Windows navigation, email, and exposure to electronic medical record 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; lift up to 20 lbs overhead; carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with assistance.
• Frequent exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical hazards, blood, and body fluids; requires wearing protective clothing and equipment as needed.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with fine-hand manipulation skills.
• Operates all essential equipment for the role.

The job description outlines the general nature and level of work; incumbents may perform other related duties as assigned.