School-Based Certified Licensed Practical Nurse

Coastal Horizons; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health organization is looking for a School-Based Certified Licensed Practical Nurse in Wilmington, NC. This part-time role focuses on providing healthcare support at high-school wellness centers, emphasizing patient care for adolescents, and requires relevant qualifications. Join a team dedicated to enhancing community health and working collaboratively within school environments.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school with related degree or certification.
• Preferred: 1-2 years of experience in outpatient clinical setting with pediatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical support and patient care in school-based wellness centers.
• Connects patients via telehealth with providers and conducts health assessments.
• Maintains patient medical records and assists with appointment scheduling.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Healthcare Related Field

Medical Assistant Certification

Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure

Job description

School-Based Certified Licensed Practical Nurse

School-Based Certified Licensed Practical Nurse

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JOB TITLE: School-Based Certified Licensed Practical Nurse

LOCATION: High School-Based Wellness Centers, On-Site

SCHEDULE/HOURS: Part-Time, 8:30AM-3:00PM, average 24hours week

DURATION: 10-Month position (August 4th-June 2026)

Required Educational/Experience Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school, with at least an Associate’s Degree in Healthcare Related Field, and/or Medical Assistant Certification or Licensed Practical Nurse licensure; special consideration given to those with experience working with pediatric/adolescent patients and their families and their human services needs;
  
  

OR

• An equivalent combination education and experience. Preferred: 1-2 years experience in outpatient clinical setting with pediatric population.
  
  

Licensure/Certification/Other

• BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider
• Current and active certification as a medical assistant or licensed practical nurse by one of the following: American Associate of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), American Registry of Medical Assistants (RMA), National Healthcare Worker's Association (NHCWA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA).
• Valid Driver’s License
  
  

Position Information

This is a 10 month, part-time position working 24 hours per week. High School-Based CMA or LPN will primarily work at two of the four NHCS high school- based clinics (Hoggard, Laney, Ashley, and New Hanover) and must be willing to travel between clinical sites. A typical work week schedule is 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM, four days per week during the school year (mid-August to mid-June), with time off during the school holidays/breaks and summer months.

General Statement Of Duties

The High School-Based CMA or LPN provides professional assistance and team-based patient care as directed by the School-based Wellness Centers’ Providers (PAs/NPs). This position provides clinical support to the providers regarding all aspects of the registration and scheduling process for patient visits, including telehealth visits, to facilitate positive patient experiences. This position also provides professional customer service to patients and their parents/guardians and assists with communicating with school staff regarding enrollment process and returning students to classroom or to office for dismissal. Day-to-day functions include connecting patients via telehealth with the provider, clinical documentation, vital signs, immunization administration, collecting and running laboratory tests, and preparing and sending out laboratory orders.

Distinguishing Features Of The Classification

• Responsible for providing medical assistance to individuals served within the school-based clinical setting
• Provides instructions to patients and/or parents on video telehealth visits, technical requirements, and assist with any patient/parent questions
• Answers basic patient/parent questions on what to expect for a video telehealth visit with provider
• Operation of virtual telehealth visit device and Bluetooth peripherals (training of equipment provided)
• Maintains and cleans virtual visit device and equipment after each patient
• Requires interviewing patients to acquire medical history and basic health assessment, including obtaining vital signs
• Conducts point-of-care testing (i.e. strep/flu/COVID testing, urinalysis, fingerstick blood glucose and/or hemoglobin, etc). as ordered by provider
• Collects and prepares lab specimens as ordered by provider
• Organizes, prioritizes, and monitors daily work activity to ensure that complete and accurate registration/documentation has been performed in a timely manner
• Assists with securing parental or legal guardian consent for services received at the school-based clinics
• Conducts and maintains inventory of clinical and office supplies
• Provides education to school staff and parents/guardians on services provided at the school-based clinics
• Assists provider in management of medical records for patients who receive services.
• Ensures standards of quality delivery of medical services and infection control.
• Coordinates medical care and schedules patient appointments.
• May be exposed to human body fluids and is subject to the OSHA requirements on blood borne pathogens.
  
  

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION GUIDELINES

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and perform routine tasks.
• Attention to detail, thorough in work.
• Ability to adhere to a given work schedule.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills; ability to develop and maintain professional boundaries and to interact effectively with patients, parents/guardians, and staff.
• Strong organization skills; ability to develop, organize and maintain schedules.
• Knowledge and comfort in working with adolescent/teen patient population and interacting with parents.
• Able to work with basic computer skills. Must have working knowledge of computers and be comfortable with new technology, spreadsheets and word processing software, able to learn and use company EMR effectively.
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, stooping, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, and hearing.
• Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently of constantly to lift objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to perform extensive reading and determine the accuracy of work assigned.
  
  

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through our Careers Page. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

We look forward to reviewing your application!

EEO STATEMENT

Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

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