PRN - Licensed Practical Nurse Atrium Health Biddlepoint PRN

Position:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Family Medicine

Department:
Carolinas Medical Center – Biddlepoint
Status:
Part time (8 hrs/week, PRN)
Pay Range: $24.10 - $36.15

• Prepare and room patients for examination by obtaining vital signs and documenting/updating pertinent health information (chief complaint, allergies, medications).
• Perform laboratory procedures (e.g., strep test, wound culture, specimen collection) using aseptic technique and standard precautions.
• Assist physicians/clinicians with procedures and surgeries such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, and other primary care procedures.
• Administer medications under physician/provider orders, including immunizations, antibiotics, pain medications, vitamins, topical agents, and insulin.
• Initiate, maintain, and discontinue IV therapy when applicable, administering selected fluids with pre‑mixed medications with physician oversight.
• Provide basic patient education on the performance of tasks, skills, treatment, and self‑care.
• Follow through with necessary procedure or test requests, prescription refills, new appointment times, and referrals to other facilities or services.
• Refer questions to registered nurses and physicians/providers per scope of practice guidelines and relay information back to patients as directed.
• Communicate with physicians and other members of the health care team and document accurate and timely information regarding patient conditions.
• Perform advanced clinical tasks or skills such as removal of sutures and staples, catheterization, audiograms, laboratory procedures (throat/nose culture, drug screen, phlebotomy – butterfly, venous access, heel stick), EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, casting, complex wound care, and other tasks under clinical supervision.
• Organize and prepare exam rooms, laboratory, and work areas including cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment.
• Perform various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper technique.
• Complete routine maintenance and quality monitoring of clinic equipment using appropriate technique when cleaning, sterilizing, and caring for instruments and other equipment.
• Participate in patient‑centered initiatives, care management, performance, and quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served and apply principles of growth and development across the lifespan.

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

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

• No experience required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability 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 mail with exposure to electronic medical record systems.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine‑hand manipulation skills.

• Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
• Lift up to 50 lbs (floor to waist), 20 lbs (overhead), and carry up to 40 lbs over a reasonable distance.
• 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 bodily fluids on a frequent basis.
• Must wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
• Operates all equipment essential to perform job duties.

• Overall compensation includes base pay, premium pay for shift/on‑call, and incentive pay.
• Paid time off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational assistance program (eligibility may depend on FTE or status).

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.