LPN – OB/GYN

Jobtailor; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Charlotte, NC seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support exam rooms, perform basic clinical tasks, and assist physicians during procedures.

Responsibilities include vital signs, IV therapy, phlebotomy, EKGs, wound care, patient education, and documentation. Requires BLS and completion of approved Practical Nursing program; no experience required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state of practice.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required or obtainable within 45 days.
• Completion of an accredited Practical Nursing program is required.
• No previous experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organization and prioritization abilities.
• Proficient computer skills and EMR systems familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and room patients for examinations, documenting vital signs.
• Perform laboratory procedures using aseptic technique.
• Assist physicians with procedures and surgeries including pelvic exams.
• Administer medications under orders, including immunizations and insulin.
• Initiate and manage limited IV therapy and fluids.
• Provide patient education on procedures and self-care.
• Maintain exam rooms, labs, and equipment; stock as needed.
• Refer questions to RNs/physicians per scope of practice.
• Document information accurately and timely for the health team.
• Perform advanced clinical tasks such as suture removal, phlebotomy, EKGs, and wound care.

Skills

LPN license

BLS Certification

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

EMR familiarity

Education

Practical Nursing program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

• Prepare and room patients for examinations by obtaining vital signs and documenting or updating health information
• Perform laboratory procedures using aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection-control guidelines
• Assist physicians/providers with procedures and surgeries, including pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, and colposcopy
• Administer medications under physician/provider orders, including immunizations, antibiotics, pain medications, vitamins, topical agents, and insulin
• Initiate, maintain, and discontinue limited IV therapy and administer selected fluids with pre-mixed medications
• Provide basic patient education on procedures, treatment, skills, and self-care
• Follow through on procedure/test requests, prescription refills, appointments, and referrals
• Refer questions to registered nurses and physicians/providers according to scope-of-practice guidelines
• Communicate patient information accurately and promptly with physicians and the health care team
• Perform advanced clinical tasks including suture and staple removal, catheterization, audiograms, phlebotomy, EKGs, spirometry, Holter monitoring, casting, and complex wound care
• Organize, clean, stock, and maintain exam rooms, laboratories, and work areas; order supplies and maintain equipment
• Perform patient positioning and transporting duties involving lifting and pushing/pulling
• Complete routine maintenance and quality monitoring of clinic equipment and instruments
• Participate in patient-centered initiatives, care management, performance, and quality-improvement activities
• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), to be obtained within 45 days unless not required by the department leader
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing
• No experience required
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient computer skills, including keyboarding, Windows navigation, electronic mail, and exposure to electronic medical records systems
• Ability to provide age-appropriate patient care and understand growth and development across the life span
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs over the head, and carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
• Ability to push/pull with 30 lbs of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine-hand manipulation skills
• Ability to operate all equipment essential to perform the job

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in patient care, including vital sign assessment, medication administration, and advanced clinical tasks. Holds a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Medication Administration
• Patient Education
• Aseptic Technique

Hard Skills

• Vital Sign Assessment
• IV Therapy
• Phlebotomy
• EKG
• Suture Removal
• Catheterization
• Spirometry
• Complex Wound Care
• Audiograms
• Casting

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organization Skills