LPN - Maternal Fetal Medicine Cabarrus

Department

02255 GCMG Maternal Fetal Medicine:
Cabarrus - OB/GYN:
Maternal and Fetal Medicine

Full time

Yes

40

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

This position is sign‑on bonus eligible, based on eligibility.

$24.10 – $36.15

• 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 selected fluids and pre‑mixed medications, within limitations.
• Provides basic patient education on tasks, skills, treatment, and self‑care. Follows through with necessary procedure or test requests, prescription refills, new appointment times and referrals to other facilities or services. Refers questions to registered nurses and physicians/providers per scope of practice guidelines and relays information back to the patient as directed.
• Communicates with physicians and other health‑care team members. Documents and communicates accurate and timely information regarding patient conditions.
• Performs 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, etc., with demonstrated competency and under clinical supervision.
• Organizes and prepares exam rooms, labs, and work areas including cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment. Performs various patient positioning and transportation duties, requiring 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 necessary to provide age‑appropriate care, knowledge of growth and development principles, and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status to identify needs relative to age‑specific requirements, as described in the department's 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 issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). Certification must be obtained within 45 days unless the department leader determines it is not required.

• 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 record systems.

• Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
• 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.
• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force.
• Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
• Will be exposed to…