LPN/RN - Pediatric Triage - Monkey Junction - Full Time

Wilmington Health Pllc; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmington Health in Wilmington, NC is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or registered nurse (RN) for pediatric triage in a full-time role. You will administer nursing care in a medical office, triage calls, assist with examinations, and support providers.

Candidates must hold an active NC or compact LPN license, have completed an accredited practical nursing program, and possess BLS/CPR certification. One year of clinical nursing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active NC or Compact LPN license
• Graduated from accredited Practical Nursing Program
• BLS/CPR Certification

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care for patients in medical office as directed
• Responds to triage calls and manages patient messages
• Assists with examinations and minor procedures
• Educates patients on medications and treatment plans

Skills

Patient care

Triage communication

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Practical Nursing Program

Job description

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LPN/RN - Pediatric Triage - Monkey Junction - Full Time

Accrues PDO Wilmington, NC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3193

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:

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

• Prepares patient for and assists with examinations
• Administers injections and medications, dresses 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
• Responsible to respond to/triage patient phone calls and messages.
• Routing orders/documents to the Providers in support of triage
• Collects patient data and maintains records of vital statistics and physiological/biological information in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment, and maintains stock of supplies and medications
• Conducts specified laboratory tests
• Performs specialty procedures as trained and as needed, as well as assisting M.D. with patients in office:
  • IV therapy
  • IV/Blood product infusions
  • Cardiac stress tests
• Acts as receptionist, performs secretarial duties, may communicate with insurance companies, and calling in/faxing prescriptions
• Communicates with managed care for prior authorizations. Schedules procedures on campus and off site
• Performs telephone triage as needed
• Educates patients and instructs on any medications, treatment plans, etc.

Other Duties:

• All other duties as assigned by Department Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

Required :

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

Preferred:

• One year clinical nursing 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

General

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