Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Freedom Hill Community Health Center

CAROLINA FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS; Tarboro (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour workweek

No weekends

Bi-annual bonus

Full benefits package

12 paid holidays

Bi-weekly pay

401(k) match

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Vision insurance

Job summary

Carolina Family Health Centers, Inc. seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Freedom Hill Community Health Center in Tarboro, NC. The role focuses on daily clinical duties, patient care, and prescription management within a supportive, community-focused clinic.

You will work a 40-hour week with no weekends, receive full benefits and an annual bonus. Qualifications include an NC LPN license, GED or high school diploma, and bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate from an accredited LPN program.
• Current and unrestricted NC license to practice.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal with the public in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Must be detailed oriented.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily clinical duties and prescription refills within the scope of training.
• Collect and record patient data, vital signs, chief complaints, allergy history.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist providers with care and procedures.
• Perform routine laboratory tests or refer to laboratory as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe workstation per OSHA standards.
• Administer medications and document treatments per protocol.
• Document all pertinent data in patient records and provide patient education.
• Triage patients by phone and during appointments.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

LPN program graduate

North Carolina license

Job description

View Our Current Available Positions Below:

Position:Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Freedom Hill Community Health Center

Location: Tarboro, NC

Job Id:1160

# of Openings:1

Come join our “Family” and be part of providing healthcare In the Community…For the Community.

Carolina Family Health Centers, Inc. provides accessible and affordable health care with excellence…where patients come first. Regardless of an individual’s ability to pay or their insurance status, we believe that EVERYONE deserves access to quality health care.

As a nonprofit, federally qualified health center (FQHC), we strive to meet the needs of our community and breakdown barriers that prevent individuals from seeking health care. Our service offering includes primary medical care, behavioral health, pharmacy and dental services in an integrated model that provides a comprehensive approach to care for our patients.

Position Overview

As a Licensed Practical Nurse at our Freedom Hill Community HealthCenter in Tarboro, NC, serves as a focal point of contact for patients and the pharmacy as they handle daily clinical duties and prescription refills as directed and within the scope of their training. This position reports to the Clinical Site Manager.

THIS POSITION OFFERS A 40-HOUR WORKWEEK, NO WEEKENDS, FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE, BI-ANNUAL BONUS, 12 PAID HOLIDAYS, BI-WEEKLY PAY.

• Maintain absolute confidentiality in dealing with patient information.
• Collect and record patient data, vital signs (TPR & BP, height and weight), patients’ chief complaint, allergy history.
• Prepare patients for examination; take medical history assist providers with patient care and treatment; assist providers with medical procedures.
• Perform routing laboratory tests related to the examination and treatment of patients, or refer such patients to the laboratory. Follow established procedures for testing and tracking.
• Maintain a clean and safe workstation (including lab) according to OSHA standards.
• Perform screening tests and records results.
• Stock exam rooms and keep instruments and equipment sterile and clean in clinical areas, as needed.
• Administer medications and fluids as prescribed by provider and documents such as treatment in accordance with established procedures.
• Document all pertinent data in the patient record, per established procedures.
• Provide education and counseling to all patients appropriate to their level of understanding. Confirm patient comprehension before discharging patient from the medical area. Offer assistance with common medical questions on the telephone as appropriate. Record all patient interaction in the patient record per establish protocol.
• Call pharmacy for prescription refills, as directed by the provider. Perform patient triage, as necessary, for appointments and walk-ins.

Experience and Education

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate from an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Current and unrestricted license to practice in North Carolina.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal with the public in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Must be detailed oriented.

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

8 am – 5 pm, 8-hour shift, day shift

Wednesday 11 am - 8 pm
8-hour shift

Physical Requirements

• Individuals may need to sit or stand for long periods of time, occasional bending, stooping, lifting including of patients, reaching forwards and overhead.
• Possibly requires walking primarily on a level service for periods throughout the day.
• Both proper lifting techniques and frequent computer work are required.
• Must be able to travel freely in the local area; between clinics, hospitals, health departments, etc.
• 401(k)
• 401(k) match
• AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Vision insurance

Job Type

Full-time

License/Certification

• BLS Certification
• Accredited program for licensed practical nurse

Base Pay Overview

The starting pay for this position is $19.75 per hour. Please keep in mind that actual salary will vary based on various factors such as qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the roles.