LPN - Atrium Health Maternal Fetal Medicine Cabarrus

Department: 02255 GCMG Maternal Fetal Medicine:
Cabarrus – OB/GYN:
Maternal and Fetal Medicine

Status:
Full time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Sign-on Bonus:
Eligible (based on eligibility)

Pay Range: $24.10 – $36.15 per hour

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and documenting/updating pertinent health information (e.g., chief complaint, allergies, medications).
• Performs laboratory procedures (e.g., strep test, wound culture, specimen collection) using aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines.
• Assists the physician/provider with procedures and surgeries such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc.
• Administers medications under physician/provider orders, including immunizations, antibiotics, pain medications, vitamins, topical agents, and insulin. Initiates, maintains and discontinues IV therapy with pre‑mixed medications as permitted.
• Provides basic patient education on tasks, skills, treatment and self‑care. Follows through with procedure or test requests, prescription refills, new appointment times and referrals. Refers questions to registered nurses and physicians/providers per scope of practice guidelines.
• Communicates with physicians and other members of the health‑care team while documenting and delivering accurate and timely information regarding patient conditions.
• Performs advanced clinical tasks 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, etc., with demonstrated competency under clinical supervision.
• Organizes and prepares exam rooms, laboratories and work areas, including cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies and maintaining equipment. Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling with proper technique.
• Completes routine maintenance and quality monitoring of clinic equipment using appropriate technique when cleaning, sterilizing and caring for instruments and other equipment.
• Participates in patient‑centered initiatives, care management, performance and quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills appropriate to the age of the patients served, including principles of growth and development across the lifespan, and assesses data reflective of patient status to identify age‑specific needs.

• 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) to be obtained within 45 days unless otherwise determined.

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

• No experience required.

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, 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 records systems.

• Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs over the head; carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Must push/pull with 30 lbs of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
• Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluid hazards on a frequent basis; protective clothing and equipment will be required.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine‑hand manipulation skills.
• Operates all equipment…