LPN - Wake Endoscopy Center Raleigh

Wake Endoscopy Center; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Endoscopy - Raleigh is seeking a compassionate LPN to join our outpatient endoscopy team. You will care for patients in preoperative and postoperative areas, collaborating with RNs, anesthesia providers, and physicians to ensure a safe, efficient, and positive patient experience.

The role is fast-paced and team-oriented, suitable for a dedicated LPN who values high-quality patient care and seamless patient flow throughout the endoscopy process.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted LPN license in North Carolina or a valid multistate license with NC authorization.
• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Strong communication, organizational, and patient care skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for endoscopic procedures, including vital signs, medical history review, preoperative documentation.
• Assist with patient assessments and communicate changes to supervising RN.
• Initiate and maintain peripheral IV access and administer medications per NC LPN scope and policy.
• Provide postoperative nursing care, monitor vitals, comfort, and recovery progress.
• Identify and report changes in patient condition or potential complications.
• Assist with patient discharge and reinforce education under RN supervision.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR.
• Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with clinical team to support patient flow and daily operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe care environment.

Skills

LPN license

BLS certification

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Practical nursing program graduate

Tools

EMR

Job description

Wake Endoscopy - Raleigh is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our outpatient endoscopy team. The LPN will provide direct patient care in the preoperative and postoperative areas, working collaboratively with Registered Nurses, anesthesia providers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a safe, efficient, and positive patient experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an LPN who enjoys a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for endoscopic procedures, including obtaining vital signs, reviewing medical histories, and completing preoperative documentation.
• Assist with patient assessments and identify changes in patient condition for timely communication to the supervising RN.
• Initiate and maintain peripheral IV access and administer medications and treatments as permitted by the North Carolina LPN scope of practice, facility policy, and applicable supervision requirements.
• Provide postoperative nursing care, including monitoring vital signs, patient comfort, and recovery progress.
• Recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition or potential complications.
• Assist with patient discharge, including reviewing discharge instructions and reinforcing patient education under RN supervision.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to support efficient patient flow and daily operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe patient care environment.

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in North Carolina or a valid multistate license with authorization to practice in North Carolina.
• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Strong communication, organizational, and patient care skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented clinical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in an ambulatory surgery center, endoscopy center, PACU, preoperative, or postoperative setting.
• Experience with IV insertion, medication administration, and electronic medical records.
• Familiarity with gastrointestinal procedures, anesthesia recovery, and outpatient patient care.

Why Join Our Team?

At Wake Endoscopy - Raleigh, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive, collaborative outpatient environment. Our team values professionalism, efficiency, teamwork, and a positive patient experience.

We are looking for an LPN who takes pride in their work, communicates effectively, and enjoys being part of a team dedicated to delivering safe, compassionate care.

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