LPN Atrium Health One Health Lake Norman Family Medicine PT

About the role

This position is available as a part-time, benefits-eligible role at Advocate Health, specifically within the One Health: Lake Norman Family Medicine department.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and documenting/updating pertinent health information.
• Performs laboratory procedures using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions / infection control guidelines.
• Affords assistance to the physician/provider during procedures and surgeries.
• Administers medications under physician/provider orders, including immunizations, antibiotics, pain medications, vitamins, topical agents, and insulin.
• Initiates, maintains, and discontinues IV therapy; administering selected fluids with pre-mixed medications.
• Provides basic patient education on the performance of tasks, skills, treatment, and self-care.
• Follows through with necessary procedure or test requests, prescription refills, new appointment times, and referrals to other facilities or services.
• Communicates with physicians and other members of the health care team.
• Documents and communicates accurate and timely information regarding patient conditions.
• Completes routine maintenance and quality monitoring of clinic equipment using appropriate technique when cleaning, sterilizing, and caring for instruments and other equipment.
• Participates in patient centered initiatives, care management, performance, and quality improvement activities.

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).

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing.

Skills

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent 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

The position offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development, and much more. Eligibility for these benefits may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.). Please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

Pay

$24.10 - $36.15 per hour, based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.

Schedule

Hours are 2 PM-7 PM days, with varying schedules per clinic needs.