Licensed Practical Nurse, Urgent Care

Jobtailor; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Greensboro, NC is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide patient care within the nursing scope in a medical office setting. You will document care in the EMR/CPOE, assist with procedures, triage calls, monitor vital signs, and support the care team.

Requirements include an active LPN license, graduation from an accredited program, BLS, and ability to lift 35 pounds. Strong English and basic clinical skills are essential for patient interaction and records management.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse license to practice in the applicable state required.
• Graduate of an Accredited School of practical nursing required.
• Previous medical office experience preferred.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.
• Must speak, read, and write Basic English fluently.
• Must be able to lift and support 35 pounds.
• Must have intact senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch.
• Manual finger dexterity.
• Ability to perform walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases.

Responsibilities

• Provide care or arrange appropriate care for patients within the scope of nursing practice and office specialty.
• Accurately document patient care and interactions in medical records
• Participate in telephone triage and advise patients according to protocols or provider orders
• Track laboratory and diagnostic tests and present results to providers
• Perform pre-visit planning with providers and care teams
• Administer medications, including injections
• Check vital signs, height, and weight
• Review medication histories and update medication lists
• Assist with health maintenance requirements
• Assist providers during procedures and examinations and clean instruments and rooms
• Follow standard precautions, OSHA, CLIA, TJC, DFS, and other applicable regulatory standards
• Report patient conditions and reactions following procedures, medication administration, or treatments
• Assist with prescription refills, appointment scheduling, and referral authorizations
• Enter electronic documentation and, as directed, orders in the EMR/CPOE system
• Perform CLIA-approved waived laboratory and point-of-care testing, quality control, and maintenance
• Perform venipuncture and assist with specimen collection, requisitions, and preparation for pickup
• Provide and review the visit departure summary
• Manage vaccine and pharmaceutical orders, NCIR and SC DHEC requirements, and clinical supply inventory

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Manual Dexterity

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Graduate of an Accredited School of Practical Nursing

Tools

EMR/CPOE System

Laboratory Equipment

Clinical Supply Inventory Management

Venipuncture

Job description

• Provide care or arrange appropriate care for patients within the scope of nursing practice and office specialty
• Accurately document patient care and interactions in medical records
• Participate in telephone triage and advise patients according to protocols or provider orders
• Track laboratory and diagnostic tests and present results to providers
• Perform pre-visit planning with providers and care teams
• Administer medications, including injections
• Check vital signs, height, and weight
• Review medication histories and update medication lists
• Assist with health maintenance requirements
• Assist providers during procedures and examinations and clean instruments and rooms
• Follow standard precautions, OSHA, CLIA, TJC, DFS, and other applicable regulatory standards
• Report patient conditions and reactions following procedures, medication administration, or treatments
• Assist with prescription refills, appointment scheduling, and referral authorizations
• Enter electronic documentation and, as directed, orders in the EMR/CPOE system
• Perform CLIA-approved waived laboratory and point-of-care testing, quality control, and maintenance
• Perform venipuncture and assist with specimen collection, requisitions, and preparation for pickup
• Provide and review the visit departure summary
• Manage vaccine and pharmaceutical orders, NCIR and SC DHEC requirements, and clinical supply inventory

Requirements

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse license to practice in the applicable state required
• Graduate of an Accredited School of practical nursing required
• Previous medical office experience preferred
• BLS required per policy guidelines
• Must speak, read, and write Basic English fluently
• Must be able to lift and support 35 pounds
• Must have intact senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch
• Manual finger dexterity
• Ability to perform walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in patient care, including medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and electronic medical record documentation. Familiar with regulatory standards such as OSHA and CLIA, and capable of performing laboratory testing and triage in a medical office setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed Practical Nurse License
• BLS Certification
• Electronic Medical Record Documentation
• Patient Care Management
• Laboratory Testing

Hard Skills

• Medication Administration
• Vital Sign Monitoring
• Venipuncture
• Patient Triage
• Electronic Documentation
• Quality Control
• Specimen Collection
• Pre-Visit Planning
• Health Maintenance
• Patient Interaction

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Manual Dexterity
• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse License
• BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

• OSHA
• CLIA
• TJC
• DFS
• Basic English Fluency
• Patient Care Protocols
• Communicable Diseases

Tools & Technologies

• EMR/CPOE System
• Laboratory Equipment
• Clinical Supply Inventory Management