Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Urgent Care

aah; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base compensation in listed range

Shift pay and on-call pay

Incentive pay for select positions

Job summary

Advocate Health's Urgent Care team in Kernersville is hiring an LPN for full-time coverage. The role involves providing care across ages in an urgent care setting, documenting comprehensively, and supporting the care team with triage and procedures.

The position requires an active LPN license, graduation from an accredited program, and BLS. The schedule is 9a–9p for three days, totaling 36 hours weekly, with every other weekend and rotating holidays. Strong teamwork is emphasized.

Qualifications

• LPN license in the applicable state.
• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and document in the patient record.
• Participate in telephone triage and advise patients per protocols.
• Track lab tests and present results to the provider.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Venipuncture

EMR documentation

Pre-visit planning

Education

LPN license (state)

Accredited LPN program graduate

BLS certification

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Department:

02190 WFBMG University Group Practice: Kernersville - Immediate Care

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• 9a-9p x3 days a week
• Total of 36 hours a week
• Every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday)
• Rotating Holiday requirement

Pay Range:

$24.10 - $36.15

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Urgent Care

Our Emergency Medicine-managed urgent care team provides care for patients of all ages-from newborns to adults-with a strong focus on pediatric expertise. We bridge the gap between primary care and the emergency department by delivering high-quality, efficient care while helping reduce unnecessary ED utilization.

We foster a collaborative, team-focused environment built on communication, respect, and shared accountability. We intentionally hire individuals who align with our culture-those who lead with positivity, compassion, and empathy, and who are committed to always doing what is in the best interest of the patient.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care or arrange for the provision of appropriate care, for patients, as pertinent to the scope of nursing practice and specialty of the office setting.
• Appropriately and accurately documents all patient care/interactions in patient medical record.
• Participates in telephone triage by obtaining clinically appropriate data and symptoms from the patient and advises and instructs patients according to established protocols and/or orders from the provider.
• Ensures that all ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests are tracked and logged, and that the provider is presented with all test results.
• Pre-visit planning with provider and care team.
• Medication administration, including injections.
• Check vital signs, height, weight
• Assist with reviewing medication history and updating medication list.
• May assist with satisfaction of pertinent health maintenance requirements.
• Assists providers during procedures and examinations and performs instrument and room clean-up.
• Utilizes standard precautions. Complies with Policies; Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards; Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations; and The Joint Commission (TJC), Division of Facility Services (DFS), and other Regulatory Agency standards as applicable to the practice.
• Reports patient's condition and reaction to the provider following procedures, medication administration, or treatments.
• Assists with patient inquiries for prescription refills, appointment scheduling, and referral authorization as needed.
• Participates in electronic documentation of care at the direction of the provider.
• May enter orders in EMR (computerized physician order entry CPOE) per provider order.
• Completes Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing; including Point of Care testing for Hemoglobin A1C and other Point of Care testing as applicable. Adheres to CLIA standards. Performs Quality Control and maintenance for Point of Care in-office lab procedures, as applicable.
• Performs venipuncture. May be required to assist with collection of specimens of body fluids such as urine and blood for laboratory testing. Completes lab requisitions and prepares specimens for pick-up.
• Provides patient with Depart Summary and review at the end of the visit
• Responsible for all vaccine and pharmaceutical orders including applicable state Immunization Registry (NCIR) and South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) regulations and monitoring inventory level of clinical supplies specific to the practice setting.

Physical Requirements

• Work consistently requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases.
• Must speak, read, and write Basic English fluently.
• Intact senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Manual finger dexterity.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current license to practice in applicable state (dependent on the practice's physical location) required.
• Graduate of an Accredited School of practical nursing required.
• Previous medical office experience preferred.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select pos