LPN - Behavioral Health Charlotte Therapy Support Services PT

Position Summary

Part time – 28 hours per week.

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, day hours, Adult Integrated Continuum Medication Clinic.

Pay range: $24.10 – $36.15 per hour.

• Prepares and rooms patients for exam by obtaining vital signs and updating health information (chief complaint, allergies, medications).
• Performs laboratory procedures (strep test, wound culture, specimen collection, etc.) using aseptic technique and infection control guidelines.
• Assists the physician/clinician with procedures and surgeries such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc.
• Administers medications as ordered, including immunizations, antibiotics, pain medications, vitamins, topical agents, and insulin. Initiates, maintains, and discontinues limited IV therapy with selected fluids.
• Provides basic patient education on tasks, skills, treatment and self‑care; follows up on procedure or test requests, prescription refills, new appointment times, and referrals. Refers questions to RN and physicians per scope of practice guidelines.
• Communicates with physicians and other health‑care team members. Documents and communicates accurate and timely information regarding patient conditions.
• Performs advanced clinical tasks (removal of sutures and staples, catheterization, audiograms, laboratory procedures, EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, casting, complex wound care, etc.) with demonstrated competency under clinical supervision.
• Organizes exam rooms, labs, and work areas including cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment; performs patient positioning, transportation, lifting and pushing/pulling using proper technique.
• Completes routine maintenance and quality monitoring of clinic equipment (cleaning, sterilizing and caring for instruments).
• Participates in patient‑centered initiatives, care management, performance and quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age‑specific care for patients across the lifespan and applies departmental policies and procedures.

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required within 45 days unless otherwise directed.

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing.

• No experience required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; able to develop rapport and maintain professional relationships with patients, staff, and physicians.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a Windows operating system, and use of electronic medical records and email.

• Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the day.
• Must be able 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.
• Must push/pull with 30 lbs of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
• Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids; required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine‑hand manipulation skills.
• Operates all equipment essential to perform the job.

Benefits eligible:
Yes. Full benefits package available for part‑time staff, including paid time off, health and welfare benefits, flexible spending accounts, family benefits, defined contribution retirement plans, and educational assistance.