LPN, Ambulatory - Bariatric & Medical Weight Management

Overview

Department
: 02030 WFBMG University Group Practice:
Winston Salem Country Club Med Plz - Bariatric Program

Status
:
Full time •
Benefits Eligible
:
Yes •
Hours Per Week
: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information
: Schedule
:
Monday-Friday, 8a-5p, 40 hours/week (no weekends, nights, or on-call)

Primary Location
:
Weight Management Center – Country Club (4614 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem NC 27104)

Please note:

This position will be primarily based at the Winston-Salem location, but may be needed at Greensboro or High Point locations based on coverage needs. Specifics of this can be negotiated based on preference.

• Ambulatory location
• Multi-disciplinary clinic – will work with MD/APPs, Exercise Physiologists, Registered Dieticians, and Behavioral Health providers to help patients reach established care goals.
• Virtual Care – support virtual patient visits
• Collaboration & Growth – Opportunity for team collaboration, ongoing education, and professional development.
• Opportunity to engage in dynamic and innovative care related to Obesity management.

• Patient rooming, in-clinic support, supply management, patient tracking, triage/inbasket management, coaching visits, patient education
• Will support clinic operations & patient care for medical & surgical weight management patients. Will also support general surgery patients seen at our location (i.e. consults, post-op appointments).
• No procedures or complex care provided at ambulatory site.

$24.10 - $36.15

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and documenting/updating pertinent health information.
• Performs laboratory procedures using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions.
• Assists the physician/provider with procedures and surgeries (e.g., pelvic exams, allergy testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy).
• Administers medications under orders, including immunizations, antibiotics, pain medications, vitamins, topical agents, and insulin. With limitations, initiates, maintains and discontinues IV therapy as appropriate.
• Provides basic patient education and coordinates follow-up, prescriptions, and referrals as directed.
• Communicates with physicians and other health care team members; documents accurate and timely information.
• Performs advanced clinical tasks under supervision (e.g., removal of sutures/staples, catheterization, audiograms, phlebotomy, EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application, casting, wound care).
• Organizes and maintains exam rooms, labs, and work areas; performs patient positioning and transporting with safe techniques.
• Completes routine maintenance and quality monitoring of clinic equipment and instruments.
• Participates in patient-centered initiatives, care management, and quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrates age-specific care knowledge and ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status per department policies.

• 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 exempt.

• 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 with patients, staff, and physicians.
• Excellent organization, prioritization and problem solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, Windows navigation, and use of electronic medical records systems.

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders.
• Lift up to 50 lbs; push/pull with 30 lbs of force; ability to transfer 150 lbs with assistance.
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical hazards and blood/body fluids; wear PPE as needed.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and fine-hand manipulation skills; operates all job-essential equipment.

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