Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN; Ambulatory Float Pool

09127 WFBMG University Group Practice - WFBMG Ambulatory Operations Status:
Full time Benefits Eligible:
Yes Hours Per Week: 32 Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Day Shift 32 hours per week Pay Range: $24.10 - $36.15 LPN - Ambulatory Float Pool The Ambulatory Float Pool provides staffing support for ambulatory clinics across the entire Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist region. For this position, we are specifically seeking clinical support staff able to support the Northwestern areas of the AHWFB ambulatory region (Elkin, Hickory, Mt. Airy, Sparta, Statesville, Wilkes, etc.),

with coverage needs as far east as the AHWFB Medical Center Clinics in Winston-Salem, NC. Clinics provide a variety of care to our patients including primary care/internal medicine, specialty care, OB/GYN, pediatrics, and others.

Licensed Practical Nurse with current license to practice in applicable state (dependent on the practice's physical location) required. Graduate of an Accredited School of practical nursing required. Previous medical office experience preferred. BLS required per policy guidelines. Applicants should have a minimum of two years direct patient care experience.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care or arrange for the provision of appropriate care, for patients, as pertinent to the scope of nursing practice and specialty of the office setting. Appropriately and accurately documents all patient care/interactions in patient medical record. Participates in telephone triage by obtaining clinically appropriate data and symptoms from the patient and advises and instructs patients according to established protocols and/or orders from the provider.

Ensures that all ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests are tracked and logged, and that the provider is presented with all test results. Pre-visit planning with provider and care team. Medication administration, including injections. Check vital signs, height, weight Assist with reviewing medication history and updating medication list. May assist with satisfaction of pertinent health maintenance requirements. Assists providers during procedures and examinations and performs instrument and room clean-up.

Utilizes standard precautions. Complies with Policies;
Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards;
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations; and The Joint Commission (TJC), Division of Facility Services (DFS), and other Regulatory Agency standards as applicable to the practice. Reports patient's condition and reaction to the provider following procedures, medication administration, or treatments. Assists with patient inquiries for prescription refills, appointment scheduling, and referral authorization as needed. Participates in electronic documentation of care at the direction of the provider.

May enter orders in EMR (computerized physician order entry CPOE) per provider order. Completes Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing; including Point of Care testing for Hemoglobin A1C and other Point of Care testing as applicable. Adheres to CLIA standards. Performs Quality Control and maintenance for Point of Care in-office lab procedures, as applicable.

Performs venipuncture. May be required to assist with collection of specimens of body fluids such as urine and blood for laboratory testing. Completes lab requisitions and prepares specimens for pick-up. Provides patient with Depart Summary and review at the end of the visit Responsible for all vaccine and pharmaceutical orders including applicable state Immunization Registry (NCIR) and…