Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Atrium Health Enterprise; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Enterprise's University Transition Clinic is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support patient care in an outpatient setting. The role involves rooming patients, taking vital signs, and assisting with exams and procedures.

You will document information, administer medications and immunizations as permitted, coordinate follow-up visits, and ensure readiness of exam rooms and equipment. LPN licensure and BLS are required, with certification expected within 45 days if not already

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Practical Nursing program is required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the practicing state is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 45 days unless not required by the department.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vital signs, and update medical information.
• Collect specimens and perform basic laboratory testing following infection control standards.
• Assist providers with exams, procedures, and minor surgeries.
• Administer medications, immunizations, injections, and IV therapy as permitted.
• Educate patients and coordinate follow-up care, referrals, appointments, and refills.
• Document patient information and communicate with providers and care team members.
• Perform advanced clinical procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, spirometry, wound care, catheterization, and suture removal as trained.
• Prepare, clean, stock, and maintain exam rooms and equipment.
• Perform equipment maintenance, sterilization, and quality checks.
• Support quality improvement and patient-centered care initiatives.
• Deliver age-appropriate care across the lifespan.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Practical Nursing program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

University - Transition Clinic

Job Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices
• 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

Key Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vital signs, and update medical information.
• Collect specimens and perform basic laboratory testing using infection control standards.
• Assist providers with exams, procedures, and minor surgeries.
• Administer medications, immunizations, injections, and IV therapy as permitted.
• Educate patients and coordinate follow-up care, referrals, appointments, and prescription refills.
• Document patient information and communicate effectively with providers and care team members.
• Perform advanced clinical procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, spirometry, wound care, catheterization, and suture/staple removal, as trained and supervised.
• Prepare, clean, stock, and maintain exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.
• Perform equipment maintenance, sterilization, and quality checks.
• Support quality improvement, patient-centered care, and care management initiatives.
• Deliver age-appropriate care while assessing and addressing the unique needs of patients across the lifespan.

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.

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 listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.