Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse – Primary Care

Elizabeth City, NC

Job Description

This role provides hands-on clinical support in an ambulatory care setting, delivering high-quality patient care, coordinating patient flow, and supporting providers during clinic visits. The position focuses on patient intake, vital signs, clinical documentation, and lab coordination while contributing to a supportive, team-oriented environment that emphasizes health, wellness, and excellent patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an ambulatory clinic setting and prepare patients for provider visits.

• Obtain and record vital signs accurately and document all relevant clinical information in the electronic medical record (EMR).

• Perform patient intake, including verifying medical history, medications, and chief complaints, and assist with patient flow throughout the clinic.

• Conduct clinical tasks as directed by providers, ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centered care.

• Manage patient phone calls and voicemails, documenting cases clearly and routing information to the appropriate clinical staff.

• Place laboratory and diagnostic orders under provider direction and ensure accuracy in order entry.

• Prepare lab requisitions and support lab workflow for approximately 30 patients per day, including proper labeling and handling of specimens.

• Assist with patient education by reinforcing provider instructions, explaining follow-up plans, and promoting health and wellness.

• Maintain exam room cleanliness, organization, and readiness, including routine stocking and supply ordering.

• Support overall clinic operations by collaborating closely with nurses, providers, and other staff to ensure a smooth, efficient patient experience.

• Participate in care management and case management activities as appropriate to support patient continuity of care.

• Promote a positive, family-oriented team culture and contribute to a respectful, collaborative work environment.

Essential Skills

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Virginia, as required by the role.

• Minimum of 3+ years of recent medical/surgical nursing experience.

• At least 3+ years of clinical experience in a medical office or similar outpatient setting.

• Demonstrated experience in patient care and care management within a healthcare environment.

• Ability to work effectively in ambulatory and primary care–type settings.

• Strong multitasking ability to manage a high-volume clinic environment and approximately 30 patients per day in lab workflow.

• Proficiency with electronic medical records, specifically Athena EMR or similar systems.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume setting while maintaining attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Primary care experience in an outpatient or ambulatory clinic is preferred.

• Experience in health care settings focused on nutrition, health, and wellness is beneficial.

• Comfort working within case management or care management frameworks to support patient outcomes.

• Ability to provide patient education on wellness, prevention, and follow-up care.

• Strong interpersonal skills, including empathy, patience, and the ability to build trust with patients.

• Comfort collaborating across clinical staff and disciplines in a team-based care model.

Work Environment

This position is based in a clinic environment serving locations such as Elizabeth City. The schedule is Monday through Friday, typically 8:00 AM to 4:30/5:00 PM, for a 40-hour workweek. The role is structured as contract-to-hire, offering an opportunity to transition into a longer-term position based on performance and organizational needs. The clinic uses Athena as its electronic medical record system, and staff rely on standard clinical equipment for vital signs, lab preparation, and patient care. The culture emphasizes a supportive, family-oriented atmosphere with strong collaboration across clinical staff. Team members benefit from a wellness-focused environment, including access to a Healthy Me Program, an incentive-based wellness initiative that encourages annual physicals and provides rewards. The setting is fast-paced and high-volume, requiring flexibility, professionalism, and a neat, clinical-appropriate appearance to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for patients and colleagues.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elizabeth City, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elizabeth City,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.

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