LPN - Harris Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Lifepoint Health®; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Lifepoint Health as an LPN at Harris Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. In this role, you will assist providers in delivering care, interacting directly with patients, and documenting critical information. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for qualified candidates committed to the role, enhancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) benefits for full-time employees

Competitive Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse license in NC is essential.
• Medical practice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Providers with patient treatment and documentation.
• Collect lab samples, administer medications, and provide wound care.
• Prepare exam rooms and obtain vital signs.

Skills

Oral skills

Basic math skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Licensed Practical Nurse in NC

Job description

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A $10,000 Sign-on / Commitment Bonus is offered for Licensed Practical Nurses. A 2-year commitment period is required. The Bonus payout occurs over the 2-year period.

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care.

Where We Are:

Located in western North Carolina, picturesque Sylva offers local restaurants, stores, & breweries with convenient access to Asheville & the Blue Ridge Parkway. The landscape is highlighted by waterfalls, rocky peaks and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing opportunities for whitewater rafting, hiking, and biking throughout the region. Sylva is home to Southwestern Community College and Western Carolina University, a mid-size four-year public college offering both undergraduate and graduate programs, located 5 miles away in Cullowhee. Both Asheville, NC, and Gatlinburg, TN, are just 50 miles away and Atlanta, GA is 150 miles from Sylva.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare
• And much more…
  
  

POSITION SUMMARY:

The function of this position is to work alongside and assist Providers in the treatment of patients.

Assists Providers with preparation and information documentation for the patient’s visit including obtaining vitals, medical history and other pertinent information from the patient. Prepares exam rooms for patients. Assists Providers with procedures as directed by the Provider. Assists with collection of lab samples. Gives injections, administers meds, and provides wound care as ordered by Provider. Documents all care and education in medical record.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The following qualifications are the minimum requirements necessary to adequately perform this job. However, any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities would be acceptable, subject to any legal and/or regulatory requirements.

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Licensure: Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of NC
• Work experience: Previous experience in the medical practice setting will be helpful in this role.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities required: Must have the ability to work independently, have strong oral skills, good basic math skills and be computer literate. The medical practices utilize an electronic medical record.
• Life Safety: American Heart Association BLS certification within 30 days and maintain thereafter.
  
  

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Extended periods of walking, standing, bending and stooping may be required. Ability to hear clearly and have visual acuity necessary for computer use. Ability to do repetitive work, keyboarding and writing. Ability to lift 25 pounds.

EEOC Statement

“Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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