Licensed Practical Nurse - Endocrinology (Full-time, Monday - Friday)

StartupNWA; Fayetteville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

StartupNWA in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver direct patient care under physician supervision. You will input data into the EMR, assist with procedures, and support front-office tasks as needed.

Ideal candidates will have an LPN license with CPR certification and at least 2 years of experience on an interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes patient advocacy and coordination of care, including scheduling and follow-up.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license and CPR required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as an LPN on an interdisciplinary team preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient vitals and update medical history in EMR.
• Prepare patients for procedures and assist physicians.
• Refill provider-authorized medications as allowed.
• Provide guidance on medical therapies and medications per physician.
• Serve as patient liaison and advocate.
• Schedule surgeries and diagnostic tests and communicate dates to patients.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

EMR input

Team collaboration

Education

LPN license

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Education LevelLPN License - Unencumbered## DescriptionOur mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region's only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the;;;; and .**Position Summary**The role of the Licensed Practical Nursereports clinically to the physician and administratively to the Clinic Manager. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care, assisting physicians with procedures, and assisting with front office duties, as needed.**Essential Position Responsibilities*** Obtain patient vitals and update patient medical history while inputting data collected into the electronic medical records system* Prepare patient for various procedures and/or examinations and assist physicians, as needed* Refill provider-authorized medications via electronic, fax or phone as authorized and appropriate* Provide direction, support, and counseling regarding medical therapies and medications as directed by the physician* Assist patient by providing direction, support, and counseling regarding medical therapies and medications as directed by the physician* Serve as patient liaison and advocate, as needed* Schedule surgeries and various diagnostic tests and provide scheduled date to the patient**Qualifications*** **Education**: Graduate of an accredited nursing program* **Licensure and Certifications**: Licensed Practical Nurse license and CPR, required.* **Experience**: Minimum of 2 years previous experience working as a LPN on an interdisciplinary team, preferred.**Work Environment:** This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.