LPN Atrium Health One Health Family Medicine Lake Norman FT

Full-time, benefits-eligible position with a 40-hour workweek. Schedule is Monday through Friday; hours vary based on clinic needs. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus based on eligibility.

Pay Range

$24.10 - $36.15 per hour

Responsibilities

• Prepares and rooms the patient 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 principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines.
• Assists the physician/provider with procedures and surgeries such as 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 limitations, administering selected fluids with pre-mixed medications.
• Provides basic patient education on tasks, skills, treatment, and self-care. Follows through with procedure/test requests, prescription refills, new appointment times, and referrals to other facilities or services. Relays questions to registered nurses and physicians per scope of practice guidelines.
• Communicates with physicians and other healthcare team members. Documents and communicates accurate and timely information regarding patient conditions.
• Performs advanced clinical tasks or skills such as removal of sutures and staples, catheterization, audiograms, laboratory procedures (throat/nose culture, drug screen, phlebotomy—butterfly, venous access, heel stick), EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, casting, complex wound care, etc., with demonstrated competency and under clinical supervision.
• Organizes and prepares exam rooms, lab, and work areas, including 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 and other equipment.
• Participates in patient-centered initiatives, care management, performance, and quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. Assesses data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets appropriate information to meet age-specific needs.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) must be obtained within 45 days unless exempted by the department leader.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing.
• No prior experience required.

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 with exposure to electronic medical records systems.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term, and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, including base pay, premium pay (e.g., shift, on-call), and incentive pay for select positions.
• Annual performance-based pay increases.

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

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 over the head.
  • Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
• Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood, and body fluid hazards on a frequent basis. Required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with the ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
• Operates all equipment essential to perform the job.