Licensed Practical Nurse

Title:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Gastroenterology

Location:

In-Office-Cary, NC Department:
Gastroenterology

Shift: Monday – Friday | Day Shift Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - GICary, NC | In-Office Support compassionate, high-quality patient care in a collaborative specialty clinic environment.

Raleigh Medical Group is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Gastroenterology team. This role provides clinical nursing support to physicians, advanced practice providers, and the healthcare team while assisting patients throughout their gastrointestinal care journey.

The LPN plays an essential role in delivering exceptional patient care through clinical assessment, medication administration, patient education, care coordination, procedure support, and effective communication with patients and healthcare teams.

Key Responsibilities Provides direct patient care, administers medications and treatments as directed, and assists providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and minor medical procedures.

Room and prepare patients for examinations by obtaining vital signs, medication reconciliation, allergies, medical history, and gastrointestinal health information.

Obtains, verifies, and documents patient health histories and gathers pertinent health data through physical assessments and biological samples.

Assists physicians and advanced practice providers with patient evaluations, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and office-based procedures.

Performs clinical nursing duties including medication administration, injections, venipuncture, and specimen collection within scope of practice.

Documents patient assessments, interventions, medications, laboratory results, diagnostic testing, and provider instructions accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).Triages patient calls using established protocols and provider guidance regarding symptoms, medications, procedures, and follow-up care.

Coordinates GI procedures, diagnostic testing, referrals, imaging, and specialty appointments as requested.

Facilitates prior authorizations, referrals, and managed care requirements as needed.

Processes prescription refill requests following provider direction and established refill protocols.

Reinforces patient education regarding medications, dietary recommendations, bowel preparation instructions, procedures, treatment plans, and follow-up care.

Collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacies, laboratories, infusion centers, hospitals, and other healthcare partners to ensure continuity of care.

Maintains compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, infection prevention, safety, and confidentiality policies.

Provides guidance, support, and instruction to non-licensed clinical staff such as medical assistants and nursing assistants.

Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

Current North Carolina Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program.

Minimum one year of recent clinical or medical office experience.

Experience utilizing electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced specialty clinic environment.

Qualifications Preferred:

Previous gastroenterology, internal medicine, or specialty clinic experience

Experience assisting with endoscopic procedures, patient preparation, or procedure coordination.

Experience providing patient education related to medications, procedures, and chronic disease management.

Current ACLS certification

Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and reaching.

Ability to reposition, transfer, and assist patients safely.

Ability to occasionally lift and move patients or equipment with assistance as needed.

Fine motor skills and visual acuity required.

Why Join Raleigh Medical Group?

Meaningful work supporting patient-centered care.

Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.

Opportunity to grow within a respected multi-specialty medical practice.

Stable weekday schedule with no overnight shifts.

We Offer Our Valued Employees Competitive pay Medical, Dental, and Vision coverageFSA and HSA options

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)401(k) with employer match

Company-paid Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability EEO Statement:

Raleigh Medical Group, PA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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