Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN - Ambulatory - Urology

Department: WFBMG University Group Practice:
Winston Salem Stratford Executive Pk Charlois
- Urology

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• 8am - 5pm

Pay Range: $24.10 - $36.15

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Ambulatory
- Urology

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

Required:

• 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 not required by department leader

Education Required:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing

Experience

Required:

• No experience required

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepare and room the patient for exam 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 infection control guidelines
• Assist the physician/provider with procedures and surgeries such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy
• Administer medications under physician/provider orders, including immunizations, antibiotics, pain medications, vitamins, topical agents, and insulin; initiate, maintain and discontinue IV therapy with selected fluids as directed
• Provide basic patient education on tasks, skills, treatment and self‑care; follow through with procedure or test requests, prescription refills, appointments, and referrals; refer questions to registered nurses and physicians per scope of practice guidelines and relay information back to patient as directed
• Communicate with physicians and other health care team members; document and communicate accurate and timely information regarding patient conditions
• Perform 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 under clinical supervision
• Organize and prepare exam rooms, labs and work areas; clean, stock, order supplies and maintain equipment; perform patient positioning and transporting duties involving lifting and pushing/pulling with 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 the patients served; assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret appropriate information to identify age‑specific needs

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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 records systems

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

• Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; 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 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
• Operate all equipment essential to perform the job

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