Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Wilmington HealthSince 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of Southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Health is structured as a multi-specialty medical practice with primary care providers integrated into the system. In this way, Wilmington Health is able to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the care of all our patients. Wilmington Health is committed to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine in providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve.PurposeTo administers nursing care for and treat patients in the medical office, as directed by Physician, Advanced Clinical Provider, Registered Nurse or supervising department manager, by performing the following duties.Duties/ResponsibilitiesEssential:Prepares patient for and assists with examinations.Administers injections and medications, dress wounds and incisions, provides accurate and consistent information to the patient using an established protocol, interprets Physician's instructions to patients, assists with emergency and minor procedures, and performs related tasks as directed.Vaccines Performs daily counts / reconciliationEnsures EMR accuracy with records of the NCIR for every visit.Perform vaccine auditsUnload and stock newly received vaccines and register them according to the NCIRCollects patient data and maintains records of vital statistics and physiological/biological information in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.Applies standardized check-in components in daily workflow.Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment and maintains stock of supplies and medications.Ordering of supplies as needed for departmentConducts specified laboratory tests as needed.Administers nebulized breathing treatments.Acts as receptionist, performs secretarial duties, may communicate with insurance companies, and calling in/faxing prescriptions.Complete physician/advanced practice clinician orders upon request.Completes required school/sport/day care forms.Communicates with managed care for prior authorizations. Schedules procedures on campus and off siteResponsible to respond to/triage patient phone calls and messages as appropriate.Educates and instructs patients and their family members on any medications, treatment plans, etc.Performs other duties as assigned within scope of practice for their license/certificationRequiredActive NC or Compact LPN LicenseSuccessfully completed and passed an accredited Practical Nursing ProgramBLS/CPR CertificationPreferredOne year clinical experienceADA Physical DemandsRarely (Less than .5 hrs/day) Occasionally (0.6 – 2.5 hrs/day) Frequently (2.6 – 5.5 hrs/day) Continuously (5.6 – 8.0 hrs/day)Physical Demand - Required? - FrequencyStanding - ContinuouslySitting - FrequentlyWalking - ContinuouslyKneeling/Crouching - RarelyLifting - RarelyLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Clinical CompetenciesGeneralCustomer ServiceProfessionalism/Integrity/ResponsibilityTeamwork/Process FocusDependability/PunctualityInterpersonal Relationships/CommunicationJudgment/Decision Making/Problem SolvingQuality/QuantityInitiativeSafety/HousekeepingOrganizational Skills/Time ManagementMeds/IVsSpecimen CollectionAssessment SkillsPhone Skills/TriageEquipment Use/MaintenanceProceduresComputer KnowledgeDocumentation