LPN (Internal Medicine)

Overview Join Our Growing Network at Avance Care! Avance Care is expanding, with 34 practice locations across the Triangle Area (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill), the Charlotte Region, and Wilmington , NC. We are dedicated to elevating the standard of healthcare by providing comprehensive, patient-centered services that support the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our patients. As a Licensed Practical Nurse , you’ll assist in facilitating the flow of the office by acting as a liaison between the physicians and patients by working directly with the providers to provide high quality customer service and clinical care. This is a full-time role involving weekday shifts and no weekends! The position primarily will handle phone triaging, but we are looking for an adaptable team player who is willing to contribute wherever needed. Our clinic operates in a busy, fast-paced environment , and we seek a candidate who thrives under such conditions. We offer a comprehensive benefits package available on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Selected Responsibilities: Maintain confidentiality of patient information per HIPAA laws Escort patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices and treatment rooms Triage patients as necessary Record patient data prior to each physician’s visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration), height, weight, head circumference, allergies, and medication changes Obtain necessary patient records as required by physician and verify consent prior to treatment or procedures Assist physicians with exams and a wide variety of procedures, including but not limited to injections, dermatologic procedures, pelvic exams, EKG’s, eye exams, managing dressings, POC lab tests, and performing x-rays (training provided) Administers medications orally, vaginally, and rectally, subcutaneously, intramuscularly, and intradermally. Administering prescribed drops to the nose, eye, and ear, applying antibiotic ointments to the inside of the lower eyelid Prepare and stock exam/treatment rooms and order supplies as needed Maintain proper disinfection protocols Schedule patient tests, procedures, and follow-up appointments Complete prior authorizations for medications and diagnostic imaging Complete all forms used by the provider, including but not limited to, growth charts, MPE, pap forms, cytology-pathology forms, etc. Phone in prescriptions and distribute proper medications as ordered by the provider Administer vaccines and injections Other duties as necessary (ECGs, peak flow, spirometry, POC testing such as strep, COVID, flu, RSV, and HCG…) Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED, required Graduate of accredited practical nursing program, required Current LPN licensure in good standing, required Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, preferred Other Priorities: Excellent verbal and written communication Ability to maintain confidentiality Strong computer skills Strong attention to detail Team player Efficient time management and workload prioritization Strong multitasking skills Medication knowledge Vaccination knowledge Join us and be part of a dedicated, patient-focused team that makes a difference every day!Avance Care provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to religion, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, alienage or citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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