Licensed Practical Nurse

TieTalent; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wilmington, NC is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to join their team. The role involves delivering nursing care, conducting patient assessments, administering medications, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong clinical judgment, nursing licensure, and experience in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of work experience in a clinical setting.
• Understanding of OSHA guidelines for ambulatory practices.
• Ability to document in electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for exams, takes vital signs, and documents care.
• Administers allergy injections and performs allergy testing as directed.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

Clinical Judgment

Patient Education

Critical Thinking

Education

High School Degree or GED

Current, unencumbered nursing license

Job description

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About

Work as a member of a strong team to provide nursing care for the comfort and wellbeing of patients. Performs the functions and procedures as identified by the physician. Utilizes the Nursing Process (Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation), in the delivery of professional nursing care to the clinic population in accordance with Allergy Partners policies and procedures. Documents assessment, care delivery, patient condition, reaction and progress. Works as a liaison between providers and patients. Provides and reinforces patient and family teaching/counseling within scope of practice. Provides patient education, especially in regard to pharmaceuticals and supports the business goals of the practice.

About

Work as a member of a strong team to provide nursing care for the comfort and wellbeing of patients. Performs the functions and procedures as identified by the physician. Utilizes the Nursing Process (Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation), in the delivery of professional nursing care to the clinic population in accordance with Allergy Partners policies and procedures. Documents assessment, care delivery, patient condition, reaction and progress. Works as a liaison between providers and patients. Provides and reinforces patient and family teaching/counseling within scope of practice. Provides patient education, especially in regard to pharmaceuticals and supports the business goals of the practice.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following

Clinical Support

Greets patient and escorts them from the waiting room to exam rooms; prepares patients for exam or treatment; takes vital signs.

Provides assistance to physician when requested.

Performs Spirometry and other breathing tests as ordered.

Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.

Performs patient education when appropriate.

Completes appropriate documentation in patients medical record.

Facilitates prescriptions for patients as ordered by physician or nurse practitioner.

Performs allergy prick testing and/or intradermal testing as ordered by physician.

Administers allergy injections to shot patients as set forth on physician approved schedule.

Monitors patients medical status for possible adverse reaction following receipt of allergy injection.

Maintains emergency equipment, including oxygen, crash cart and supplies, suction, etc.

As necessary: appropriately assesses/evaluates patient problems over the phone, utilizing approved telephone triage protocol to determine the level of care the caller needs.

Demonstrates good clinical judgment, critical thinking skills, assessment skills, careful listening and good communication skills. Documents calls thoroughly and closes the loop between self, patient and provider in a timely manner.

Scribe for providers as requested/required by role within practice.

Follows standardized assisted documentation workflows as outlined in scribe policies.

Follows up to obtain referrals and insurance authorization as requested and needed.

Ability to organize requirements for biologics whether via Specialty Pharmacy or Buy and Bill.

This includes proper completion of all necessary paper work for ordering, billing, and reimbursement of biologics

Maintains clinical supply stock and medication samples.

Collaborates with patients, colleagues and interdisciplinary team members to achieve desired outcomes.

Other

Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice.

Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions.

Attends CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, and Compliance training programs as required.

Attends all regular meetings.

Participates in professional development activities

Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the Practice Manager.

Completes all assigned AP training (such as CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, Compliance, Information Security, others) within designated timeframes.

Complies with Allergy Partners and respective hub/department policies and reports incidents of policy violations to a Supervisor/Manager/Director, Department of Compliance & Privacy or via the AP EthicsPoint hotline.

Restrictions

Each RN, LPN, or LVN will work within their scope of practice as outlined by their state board of nursing. The following restrictions apply for all RNs, LPNs/LVNs and may not:

Dispense medications without a prescription

Administer medications without a doctor's order

Provide any type of patient care unless provider is on site

Diagnose patients

Typical Physical Demands

Position requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand

coordination. Position involves standing and walking. Employee will occasionally be asked to lift and

carry items weighing up to 30 pounds. Normal visual acuity and hearing are required. Employee will

work under stressful conditions, and be exposed to bodily fluids on a regular basis.

Typical Working Condition

Employee will have potential exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, needle sticks and

other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Educational Requirements

High School Degree or GED required

Every LPN, LVN or RN will hold a current, unencumbered license to practice in the state employed or compact state.

Qualifications And Experience

Minimum one year of work experience in a clinical setting

Understanding of OSHA guidelines for ambulatory practices

Experience communicating and interacting with physicians

Analytical ability strongly preferred Ability to document in the electronic Medical Record, working knowledge of practice management and word processing software

• Wilmington, North Carolina
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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