Clinical Practice Specialty Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Cone Health; Reidsville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health Medical Group seeks a Clinical Practice Specialty Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing support in our clinical settings across Oncology, Allergy, Geriatrics, Pulmonary, Dermatology, Urgent Care, Endocrinology, Cardiology and Neurology. Under close supervision, you will document patient information and coordinate care with the healthcare team.

ColLaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safety, accuracy, and timely execution of orders while safeguarding patient

Qualifications

• Diploma in Practical Nursing is required.
• Minimum 1 year as an LPN with 1 year in a clinical specialty per ANCC or national nursing organization.
• LPN license in North Carolina or a Compact State, BLS (CPR) required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations, obtain vital signs, document medical histories and update patient records.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary health care team to coordinate care and improve patient outcomes.
• Process recommendations such as medication orders, referrals and diagnostic tests to ensure timely execution.
• Assist with implementing prescribed interventions and treatments following established protocols.
• Administer medications and treatments with accurate documentation and patient safety in mind.
• Protect patient confidentiality per standards, laws and company policies.
• Respond to emergencies and safety hazards using PPE and hospital precautions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Job description

The Clinical Practice Specialty Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing support and coordinates with the analysis of patient needs in clinical setting. Working under close supervision, this role assists with documenting patient information, processing recommendations, and handling various administrative tasks to assist in delivering quality patient care. The LPN applies nursing knowledge to ensure effective patient care and positive outcomes. Specialty Care is office based only and includes the following: Oncology, Allergy, Geriatrics, Pulmonary, Dermatology, Urgent Care, and Endocrinology as well as Cardiology, Neurology, Rheumatology, Occupational Medicine, GYN only, ENT, Vascular, Psychiatry, APPs in Community Care Clinic, Wound Care and Patient Care Clinic settings.

Essential Job Function:

• Assists healthcare professionals to deliver patient care by preparing patients for examination, obtaining vital signs, documenting medical histories, and updating patient records.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to facilitate communication and coordination of care to improve patient outcomes.
• Processes recommendations from healthcare providers, such as medication orders, referrals, and diagnostic tests, to ensure accuracy and timely execution.
• Assists with implementing prescribed medical interventions and treatments to ensure strict adherence to protocols and promote patient safety.
• Administers medications and treatments, follows established protocols and guidelines to ensure accurate documentation and patient safety.
• Protects patient confidentiality by ensuring that health information and records are communicated with consistency with the appropriate standards, laws, and company policies.
• Helps to respond to emergencies and safety hazards by utilizing personal protective equipment and hospital precautions to avoid patient harm.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Required: Diploma in Practical Nursing.

Experience:

• Required: 1 year as a Licensed Practical Nurse with 1 year in a clinical specialty hired as defined by ANCC or national nursing organization.

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

• Required: Licensed Practical Nurse LPN licensed in North Carolina or Compact State, BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.