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Advocate Aurora Health · 1 day ago

LPN - Atrium Health Levine Children's Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics of the Carolinas FT

Charlotte, NC - 2608 E 7th St

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$23.65/hr - $35.50/hr

0+ years exp

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care, Atrium Health, and Aurora Health Care. They are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to prepare and room patients, assist with procedures, administer medications, and provide patient education in a pediatric setting.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e. chief complaint, allergies, medications)

Performs laboratory procedures (i.e. strep test, wound culture, specimen collection, etc.) using principles of 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. With limitations, initiates, maintains and discontinues IV therapy; administering selected fluids with pre-mixed medications

Provides basic patient education on the performance of 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 patient as directed

Communicates with physicians and other members of the health care team. 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, lab and work areas including: cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment. Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing 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

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards

Qualification

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Basic Life Support (BLS)Electronic Medical RecordsAseptic TechniqueComputer SkillsCommunicationOrganization SkillsProblem Solving SkillsInterpersonal Skills

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) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required

Completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing

Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills; ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of 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 be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist

Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs over the head

Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance

Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs of force

Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present

Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids

Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills

Operates all equipment essential to perform the job