Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Outpatient Behavioral Health

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking an experienced LPN for an outpatient clinic role focused on patient-centered nursing care. The nurse will assist with exams, administer medications, and coordinate follow-up care in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, basic labs, and ensuring accurate documentation. Strong communication and organization are essential to support a diverse patient population across the lifespan.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited or approved Practical Nursing program.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the practicing state.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification within 45 days unless exempted.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, take vitals and update medical info.
• Collect specimens and perform basic lab testing per infection control.
• Assist providers with exams, procedures, and minor surgeries.
• Administer meds, immunizations, injections, and IV therapy as permitted.
• Educate patients and coordinate follow-up care and referrals.
• Document patient information and communicate with the care team.
• Perform advanced procedures like EKGs, phlebotomy, spirometry, wound care.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms and supplies.
• Perform equipment maintenance and quality checks.
• Support quality improvement and patient-centered care.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

EMR familiarity

Organization

Education

LPN license

Approved Practical Nursing program

BLS certification (within 45 days)

Job description

The LPN provides patient centered nursing care in an outpatient clinic according to established scope of practice guidelines and standards of care.

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.