Licensed Practical Nurse Ambulatory

Carolinas Medical Center; Roma; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolinas Medical Center in Rome is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for full-time Orthopedics/clinic duties. You will prepare patients, document vital signs and lab results, assist physicians with procedures, and provide medication administration and education.

Must hold an LPN license with BLS; completion of an accredited PN program required. Schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with responsibilities across clinic rooms and labs.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Completion of an accredited Practical Nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and room the patient for exam with vital signs and documentation.
• Perform laboratory procedures using aseptic technique and infection control.
• Assist physicians with procedures and surgeries as needed.
• Administer medications per orders, start/stop IV therapy as allowed.
• Educate patients on tasks and self-care, manage referrals as directed.
• Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and prepare equipment for use.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Practical Nursing program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Department:

02408 HC Rome MOB 1825 Martha Berry Blvd - Surgery: Orthopedics

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00 PM

Pay Range:

$24.10 - $36.15

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e. chief complaint, allergies, medications).
• Performs laboratory procedures (i.e. strep test, wound culture, specimen collection, etc.) using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions / infection control guidelines.
• Assists the physician/provider with procedures and surgeries such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc.
• Administers medications, under physician/provider orders, including: immunizations, antibiotics, pain medications, vitamins, topical agents, and insulin. With limitations, 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. Refers questions to registered nurses and physicians/providers per scope of practice guidelines and relays information back to patient as directed.
• Communicates with physicians and other members of the health care team. Documents and communicates accurate and timely information regarding patient conditions.
• Performs advanced clinical tasks or skills such as removal of sutures and staples, catheterization, audiograms, laboratory procedures (throat/nose culture, drug screen, phlebotomy - butterfly, venous access, heel stick), EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, casting, complex wound care, etc., with demonstrated competency and under clinical supervision.
• Organizes and prepares exam rooms, lab and work areas including: cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment. Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• 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.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required:

Completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing.

Experience Required:

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians.
• 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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
• Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist. lift up to 20 lbs over the head. carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs of force. perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
• Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids. Will be required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
• Operates all equipment essential to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive