LPN Atrium Health Pulmonary Medicine Kenilworth

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care within scope of nursing practice and office setting; Documents all patient care/interactions in patient medical record; Participates in telephone triage by obtaining clinically appropriate data and symptoms and advises/instructs patients per protocols; Ensures ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests are tracked/logged and results presented to provider; Pre-visit planning with provider and care team; Medication administration, including injections; Checks vital signs, height, weight; Assists with reviewing medication history and updating medication list; May assist with satisfaction of pertinent health maintenance requirements; Assists providers during procedures/examinations and performs instrument and room clean-up; Utilizes standard precautions and complies with policies and regulatory standards; Reports patient's condition and reaction to provider following procedures, medication administration, or treatments; Assists with patient inquiries for prescription refills, appointment scheduling, and referral authorization; Participates in electronic documentation of care; May enter orders in EMR (CPOE) per provider order; Completes CLIA approved waived laboratory tests and point-of-care testing; Performs venipuncture and assists with specimen collection; Provides patient with Depart Summary and review at end of visit; Responsible for vaccine and pharmaceutical orders, regulatory compliance, and monitoring clinical supply inventory

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse with current license to practice in applicable state; Graduate of an Accredited School of practical nursing; BLS required per policy guidelines; Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies; Must speak, read, and write Basic English fluently; Work consistently requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling; Intact senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch; Manual finger dexterity

Nice to have

Previous medical office experience preferred

Benefits

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care 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