LPN - Endocrinology - Mayfaire - Full Time

Wilmington Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmington Health is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) for the Endocrinology department at Mayfaire in Wilmington, NC. The role is full-time and involves direct patient care in a medical office setting, following physician and nurse supervisor guidance.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, administering injections, managing EMR records, vaccines, and basic lab tasks, while educating patients on medications and treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Active NC or Compact LPN license.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• One year clinical experience preferred.
• Nursing assessment and patient education abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and assist with procedures.
• Administer injections and medications per protocol and manage wound care.
• Maintain accurate EMR records and NCIR data during visits.
• Serve as receptionist and coordinate with insurance when needed.
• Education of patients and families about medications and treatment plans.

Education

LPN License (NC or Compact)

BLS/CPR Certification

One year clinical experience (preferred)

Tools

EMR proficiency

NCIR knowledge

Job description

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LPN - Endocrinology - Mayfaire - Full Time

Accrues PDO Wilmington, NC, US

About Wilmington Health

Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Health is structured as a multi-specialty medical practice with primary care providers integrated into the system. In this way, Wilmington Health is able to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the care of all our patients. Wilmington Health is committed to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine in providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve.

Purpose:

To administers nursing care for and treat patients in the medical office, as directed by Physician, Advanced Clinical Provider, Registered Nurse or supervising department manager, by performing the following duties.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares patient for and assists with examinations.
• Administers injections and medications, dress wounds and incisions, provides accurate and consistent information to the patient using an established protocol, interprets Physician's instructions to patients, assists with emergency and minor procedures, and performs related tasks as directed.
• Performs daily counts / reconciliation
• Ensures EMR accuracy with records of the NCIR for every visit.
• Unload and stock newly received vaccines and register them according to the NCIR
• Collects patient data and maintains records of vital statistics and physiological/biological information in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
• Applies standardized check-in components in daily workflow.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment and maintains stock of supplies and medications.
• Ordering of supplies as needed for department
• Conducts specified laboratory tests as needed.
• Administers nebulized breathing treatments.
• Acts as receptionist, performs secretarial duties, may communicate with insurance companies, and calling in/faxing prescriptions.
• Completes required school/sport/day care forms.
• Communicates with managed care for prior authorizations. Schedules procedures on campus and off site
• Responsible to respond to/triage patient phone calls and messages as appropriate.
• Educates and instructs patients and their family members on any medications, treatment plans, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned within scope of practice for their license/certification

Required:

• Active NC or Compact LPN License
• Successfully completed and passed an accredited Practical Nursing Program
• BLS/CPR Certification

Preferred:

• One year clinical experience

ADA Physical Demands:

Rarely (Less than .5 hrs/day) Occasionally (0.6 – 2.5 hrs/day) Frequently (2.6 – 5.5 hrs/day) Continuously (5.6 – 8.0 hrs/day)

Physical Demand

Required?

Frequency

Standing

Frequently

Walking

Kneeling/Crouching

Rarely

Lifting

Rarely

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Clinical Competencies

General

• Customer Service
• Professionalism/Integrity/Responsibility
• Teamwork/Process Focus
• Interpersonal Relationships/Communication
• Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solving