Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Outpatient Behavioral Health

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an LPN to provide patient-centered nursing care in an outpatient clinic, following established guidelines and standards of care.

The role involves rooming patients, taking vital signs, assisting with exams and procedures, administering medications, and coordinating follow-up care under supervision.

Qualifications

• Accredited Practical Nursing program completion.
• Current LPN license in the practicing state.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the AHA within 45 days unless exempt.

Responsibilities

• Greet and room patients, take vital signs, and update medical information.
• Collect specimens and perform basic lab 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 prescriptions.
• Document patient information and communicate with care team.
• Perform advanced procedures such as EKGs, phlebotomy, spirometry, wound care, catheterization, and sutures as trained.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms, equipment, and supplies; perform sterilization and quality checks.
• Support quality improvement and patient-centered care initiatives.
• Deliver age-appropriate care across the lifespan.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Education

LPN program completion

LPN license (state)

BLS certification

Tools

EMR software

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 Providerscertification 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.